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Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Jun 27
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010063autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
64autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000066balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
67balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
68balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
69blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
70browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
71 String put up a file requester
72browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
73bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
74bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
75buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
76bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
77bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
78bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
79bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
80bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
81bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
82byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
83byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
84byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
86 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
87ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
88ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
89ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
90ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
91ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
92 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
93ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
94 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
95ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
96ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
97ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
98ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
99ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
100ch_open({address} [, {options}])
101 Channel open a channel to {address}
102ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
103ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
104 Blob read Blob from {handle}
105ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
106 String read raw from {handle}
107ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
108 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
109ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
110 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
111ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
112 none set options for {handle}
113ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
114 String status of channel {handle}
115changenr() Number current change number
116char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
117charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
118charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
119charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
120 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
121chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
122cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
123clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
124col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
125complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
126complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
127complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
128complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
129confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
130 Number number of choice picked by user
131copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
132cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
133cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
134count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
135 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
136cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
137 Number checks existence of cscope connection
138cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
139 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
140cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
141debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
142deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
143delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
144deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
145 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
146did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
147diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
148diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
149digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
150digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
151digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
152digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
153echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
154empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
155environ() Dict return environment variables
156escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
157eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
158eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
159executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
160execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
161exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
162exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
163exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
164exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
165expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
166 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100167expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
168 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000169extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
170 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
171extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
172 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
173 List or Dictionary
174feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
175filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
176filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
177filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
178 remove items from {expr1} where
179 {expr2} is 0
180finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
181 String find directory {name} in {path}
182findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
183 String find file {name} in {path}
184flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
185flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
186 List flatten a copy of {list}
187float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
188floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
189fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
190fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
191fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
192foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
193foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
195foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
196foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
197foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
198fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
199funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
200 Funcref reference to function {name}
201function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
202 Funcref named reference to function {name}
203garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
204get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
205get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
206get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
207getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
209 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
210getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
211 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
212getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
213getchar([expr]) Number or String
214 get one character from the user
215getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
216getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
217getcharsearch() Dict last character search
218getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100219getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
220 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000221getcmdline() String return the current command-line
222getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100223getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
224 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000225getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
226getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
228 List list of cmdline completion matches
229getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
230getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
231getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
232getenv({name}) String return environment variable
233getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
234getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
235getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
236getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
237getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
238getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
239getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
240 List list of jump list items
241getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
242getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
243getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
244getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
245getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
246getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
247getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
248getpid() Number process ID of Vim
249getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
250getqflist() List list of quickfix items
251getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
252getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
253 String or List contents of a register
254getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
255getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +0100256getscriptinfo() List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000257gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
258gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
259 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
260gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
261 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
262gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
263gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
264getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
265getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
266getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
268getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
269 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
270glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
271 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
272glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
273globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
274 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
275has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
276has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
277haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
278 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
279 or |:tcd|
280hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
281 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
282histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
283histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
284histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
285histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
286hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
287hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
288hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
289hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
290hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
291iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
292indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
293index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
294 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100295indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
296 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000297input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
298 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100299inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000300 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
301inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
302inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
303inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
304inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
305insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
306interrupt() none interrupt script execution
307invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100308isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000309isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
310isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
311 (positive or negative)
312islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
313isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
314items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
315job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
316job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
317job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
318job_start({command} [, {options}])
319 Job start a job
320job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
321job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
322join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
323js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
324js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
325json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
326json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
327keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
328len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
329libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
330libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
331line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
332line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
333lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
334list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
335list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
336listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
337 Number add a callback to listen to changes
338listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
339listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
340localtime() Number current time
341log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
342log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
343luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
344map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
345 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
346maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
347 String or Dict
348 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
349mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
350 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100351maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000352mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
353 like |map()| but creates a new List or
354 Dictionary
355mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
356match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
357 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
358matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
359 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
360matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
361 Number highlight positions with {group}
362matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
363matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
364matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
365 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
366matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
367 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
368matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
369 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
370matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
371 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
372matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
373 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
374matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
375 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
376max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
377menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
378min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
379mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
380 Number create directory {name}
381mode([expr]) String current editing mode
382mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
383nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
384nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
385or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
386pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
387perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
388popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
389popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
390popup_clear() none close all popup windows
391popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
392popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
393popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
394popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
395popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
396popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
397popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
398popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
399popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
400popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
401popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
402popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
403popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
404popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
405popup_notification({what}, {options})
406 Number create a notification popup window
407popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
408 none set options for popup window {id}
409popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
410popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
411pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
412prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
413printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
414prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
415prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
416prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
417prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
418prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
419prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
420 none add multiple text properties
421prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
422 none remove all text properties
423prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
424 Dict search for a text property
425prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
426prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
427 Number remove a text property
428prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
429prop_type_change({name}, {props})
430 none change an existing property type
431prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
432 none delete a property type
433prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
434 Dict get property type values
435prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
436pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
437pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
438py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
439pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
440pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
441rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
442range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
443 List items from {expr} to {max}
444readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
445readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
446 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
447readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
448 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
449readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
450 List get list of lines from file {fname}
451reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
452 any reduce {object} using {func}
453reg_executing() String get the executing register name
454reg_recording() String get the recording register name
455reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
456reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
457reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
458remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
459 String send expression
460remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
461remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
462 Number check for reply string
463remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
464 String read reply string
465remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
466 String send key sequence
467remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
468remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
469 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
470remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
471 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
472remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
473rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
474repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
475resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
476reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
477round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
478rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
479screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
480screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
481screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
482screencol() Number current cursor column
483screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
484screenrow() Number current cursor row
485screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
486search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
487 Number search for {pattern}
488searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
489searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
490 Number search for variable declaration
491searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
492 Number search for other end of start/end pair
493searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
494 List search for other end of start/end pair
495searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
496 List search for {pattern}
497server2client({clientid}, {string})
498 Number send reply string
499serverlist() String get a list of available servers
500setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
501 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
502 {expr}
503setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
504 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
505setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
506setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
507setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
508setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
509setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
510setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
511setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
512setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
513setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
514 Number modify location list using {list}
515setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
516 Number modify specific location list props
517setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
518setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
519setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
520setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
521 Number modify specific quickfix list props
522setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
523settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
524settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
525 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
526 page {tabnr} to {val}
527settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
528 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
529setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
530sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
531shellescape({string} [, {special}])
532 String escape {string} for use as shell
533 command argument
534shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
535sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
536sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
537sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
538sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
539 List get a list of placed signs
540sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
541 Number jump to a sign
542sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
543 Number place a sign
544sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
545sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
546sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
547sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
548 Number unplace a sign
549sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
550simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
551sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
552sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
553slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
554 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000555sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
556 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000557sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
558sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
559 Number play an event sound
560sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
561 Number play sound file {path}
562sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
563soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
564spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
565spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
566 List spelling suggestions
567split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
568 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
569sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
570srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
571state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
572str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
573str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
574 ASCII/UTF-8 value
575str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
576 Number convert String to Number
577strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
578strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
579 String {len} characters of {str} at
580 character {start}
581strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
582strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
583strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
584strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
585stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
586 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
587string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
588strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
589strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
590 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
591 byte {start}
592strptime({format}, {timestring})
593 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
594strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
595 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
596strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
597strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
598submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
599 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
600substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
601 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
602swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
603swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
604synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
605synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
606 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
607synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
608synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
609synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
610system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
611systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
612tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
613tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
614tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
615tagfiles() List tags files used
616taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
617tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
618tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
619tempname() String name for a temporary file
620term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
621 Number display difference between two dumps
622term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
623 Number displaying a screen dump
624term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
625 none dump terminal window contents
626term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
627term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
628term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
629term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
630term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
631term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
632term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
633term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
634term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
635term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
636term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
637term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
638term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
639term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
640term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
641 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
642term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
643term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
644term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
645term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
646 none set the size of a terminal
647term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
648term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
649terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
650test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
651 none make memory allocation fail
652test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
653test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
654test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
655test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
656test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000657test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000658test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
659test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
660test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
661test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
662test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
663test_null_job() Job null value for testing
664test_null_list() List null value for testing
665test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
666test_null_string() String null value for testing
667test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
668test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
669test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000670test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
671test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
672test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
673test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
674test_void() any void value for testing
675timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
676timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
677timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
678 Number create a timer
679timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
680timer_stopall() none stop all timers
681tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
682toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
683tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
684 to chars in {tostr}
685trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
686 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
687trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
688type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
689typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
690undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
691undotree() List undo file tree
692uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
693 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
694values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100695virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
696 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100697virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
698 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000699visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
700wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
701win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
702 String execute {command} in window {id}
703win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
704win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
705win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
706win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
707win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
708win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000709win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
710win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000711win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
712win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
713 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
714winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
715wincol() Number window column of the cursor
716windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
717winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
718winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
719winline() Number window line of the cursor
720winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
721winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
722winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
723winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
724winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
725wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
726writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
727 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
728xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
729
730==============================================================================
7312. Details *builtin-function-details*
732
733Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
734specific functionality.
735
736abs({expr}) *abs()*
737 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
738 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
739 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
740 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
741 Examples: >
742 echo abs(1.456)
743< 1.456 >
744 echo abs(-5.456)
745< 5.456 >
746 echo abs(-4)
747< 4
748
749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
750 Compute()->abs()
751
752< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
753
754
755acos({expr}) *acos()*
756 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
757 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
758 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100759 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000760 Examples: >
761 :echo acos(0)
762< 1.570796 >
763 :echo acos(-0.5)
764< 2.094395
765
766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
767 Compute()->acos()
768
769< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
770
771
772add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
773 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
774 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
775 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
776 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
777< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
778 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
779 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
780 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100781 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000782
783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
784 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
785
786
787and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
788 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
789 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100790 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000791 Example: >
792 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
793< Can also be used as a |method|: >
794 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
795
796
797append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
798 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
799 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
800 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
801 the current buffer.
802 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
803 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
804 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
805 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
806 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
807 negative number results in an error. Example: >
808 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
809 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
810
811< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
812 passed as the second argument: >
813 mylist->append(lnum)
814
815
816appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
817 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
818
819 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
820 |bufload()| if needed.
821
822 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
823
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000824 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
825 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
826 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
827 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000828
829 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
830 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
831
832 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
833 error message is given. Example: >
834 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
835<
836 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
837 passed as the second argument: >
838 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
839
840
841argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
842 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
843 |arglist|.
844 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
845 window is used.
846 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
847 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
848 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
849 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
850
851 *argidx()*
852argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
853 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
854
855 *arglistid()*
856arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
857 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
858 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
859 global argument list. See |arglist|.
860 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
861
862 Without arguments use the current window.
863 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
864 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
865 page.
866 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
867
868 *argv()*
869argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
870 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
871 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
872 :let i = 0
873 :while i < argc()
874 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000875 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000876 : let i = i + 1
877 :endwhile
878< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
879 the whole |arglist| is returned.
880
881 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
882 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
883
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100884 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
885 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
886 argument is invalid.
887
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000888asin({expr}) *asin()*
889 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
890 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
891 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
892 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100893 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
894 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000895 Examples: >
896 :echo asin(0.8)
897< 0.927295 >
898 :echo asin(-0.5)
899< -0.523599
900
901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
902 Compute()->asin()
903<
904 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
905
906
907assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
908
909
910
911atan({expr}) *atan()*
912 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
913 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
914 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100915 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000916 Examples: >
917 :echo atan(100)
918< 1.560797 >
919 :echo atan(-4.01)
920< -1.326405
921
922 Can also be used as a |method|: >
923 Compute()->atan()
924<
925 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
926
927
928atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
929 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
930 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
931 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100932 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
933 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000934 Examples: >
935 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
936< -0.785398 >
937 :echo atan2(1, -1)
938< 2.356194
939
940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
941 Compute()->atan2(1)
942<
943 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
944
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100945
946autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
947 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
948
949 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
950 the following optional items:
951 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
952 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
953 item is ignored.
954 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
955 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100956 This can be either a String with a single
957 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100958 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
959 If this group doesn't exist then it is
960 created. If not specified or empty, then the
961 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100962 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
963 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100964 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100965 which executes only once. Refer to
966 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100967 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
968 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100969 present, then this item is ignored. This can
970 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
971 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100972 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
973 commands associated with the specified autocmd
974 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
975 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100976 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100977
978 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
979 Examples: >
980 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
981 let acmd = {}
982 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
983 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
984 let acmd.bufnr = 5
985 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
986 call autocmd_add([acmd])
987
988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
989 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
990<
991autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
992 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
993
994 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
995 the following optional items:
996 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
997 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
998 item is ignored.
999 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1000 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1001 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1002 group are deleted.
1003 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1004 If not specified or empty, then the default
1005 group is used.
1006 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1007 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1008 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1009 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1010 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1011 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1012 present, then this item is ignored.
1013
1014 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1015 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1016 is deleted.
1017
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001018 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001019 Examples: >
1020 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1021 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1022 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1023 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1024 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1025 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1026 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1027 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1028 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1029 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1030 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1031 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1032 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1033 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1034 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1035 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1036<
1037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1038 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1039
1040autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1041 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1042 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1043
1044 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1045 items:
1046 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1047 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1048 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1049 error message. If set to an empty string,
1050 then the default autocmd group is used.
1051 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1052 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1053 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1054 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1055 results in an error message.
1056 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1057 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1058 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1059 {opts}.
1060
1061 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1062 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1063 the autocmd is defined.
1064 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1065 event Autocmd event name.
1066 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001067 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1068 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1069 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1070 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001071 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1072 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1073 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1074 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1075
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001076 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1077 or event or pattern is not found.
1078
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001079 Examples: >
1080 " :autocmd MyGroup
1081 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1082 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1083 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1084 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1085 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1086 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1087 " :autocmd Syntax
1088 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1089 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1090 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1091 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1092 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1093<
1094 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1095 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1096<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001097balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1098 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001099 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1100 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001101
1102balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1103 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1104 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1105 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1106 split with |balloon_split()|.
1107 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1108
1109 Example: >
1110 func GetBalloonContent()
1111 " ... initiate getting the content
1112 return ''
1113 endfunc
1114 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1115
1116 func BalloonCallback(result)
1117 call balloon_show(a:result)
1118 endfunc
1119< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1120 GetText()->balloon_show()
1121<
1122 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1123 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1124 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1125 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001126 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001127
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001128 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1129 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001130 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1131 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1132
1133balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1134 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1135 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1136 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001137 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1138 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001139 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1140 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1141
1142< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1143 feature}
1144
1145blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1146 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1147 {blob}. Examples: >
1148 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1149 blob2list(0z) returns []
1150< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1151 opposite.
1152
1153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1154 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001155<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001156 *browse()*
1157browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1158 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1159 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1160 The input fields are:
1161 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1162 {title} title for the requester
1163 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1164 {default} default file name
1165 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1166 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1167
1168 *browsedir()*
1169browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1170 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1171 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1172 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1173 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1174 to be used.
1175 The input fields are:
1176 {title} title for the requester
1177 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1178 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1179 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1180
1181bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001182 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1183 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001184 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1185 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1186 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1187 buffer is always created.
1188 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1189 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1190 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1191 call bufload(bufnr)
1192 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001193< Returns 0 on error.
1194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001195 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1196
1197bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1198 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1199 {buf} exists.
1200 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1201 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1202
1203 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1204 exactly. The name can be:
1205 - Relative to the current directory.
1206 - A full path.
1207 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1208 - A URL name.
1209 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1210 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1211 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1212 long name to be able to find them.
1213 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1214 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1215 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1216 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1217 file name.
1218
1219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1220 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1221<
1222 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1223
1224buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1225 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1226 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1227 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1228
1229 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1230 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1231
1232bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1233 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1234 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1235 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001236 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1237 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001238 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1239 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1240 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1241
1242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1243 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1244
1245bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1246 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1247 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1248 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1249
1250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1251 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1252
1253bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1254 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1255 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1256 "[No Name]".
1257 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1258 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1259 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1260 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1261 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1262 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1263 match an empty string is returned.
1264 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1265 alternate buffer.
1266 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1267 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1268 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1269 pattern.
1270 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1271 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1272 buffers are searched for.
1273 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1274 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1275 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1276< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1277 echo bufnr->bufname()
1278
1279< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1280 string is returned. >
1281 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1282 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1283 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1284 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1285< *buffer_name()*
1286 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1287
1288 *bufnr()*
1289bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1290 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1291 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1292 above.
1293
1294 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1295 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1296 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1297 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1298< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1299 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1300
1301 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1302 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1303< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1304 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1305 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1306 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1307
1308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1309 echo bufref->bufnr()
1310<
1311 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1312 *last_buffer_nr()*
1313 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1314
1315bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1316 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1317 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1318 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1319 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1320
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001321 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001322<
1323 Only deals with the current tab page.
1324
1325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1326 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1327
1328bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1329 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1330 |window-ID|.
1331 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1332 is returned. Example: >
1333
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001334 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001335
1336< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1337 |:wincmd|.
1338
1339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1340 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1341
1342byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1343 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1344 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1345 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1346 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1347 one.
1348 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1349
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001350 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1351
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001352 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1353 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1354
1355< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1356 feature}
1357
1358byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1359 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1360 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1361 zero.
1362 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1363 equal to {nr}.
1364 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1365 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1366 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1367 separately.
1368 Example : >
1369 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1370< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1371 same: >
1372 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1373 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1374< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1375
1376 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1377 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1378 in bytes is returned.
1379
1380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1381 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1382
1383byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1384 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1385 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001386 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001387 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1388 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1389 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1390< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1391 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1392 one byte).
1393 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1394 to a Unicode encoding.
1395
1396 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1397 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1398
1399call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1400 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1401 arguments.
1402 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1403 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1404 Returns the return value of the called function.
1405 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1406 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1407
1408 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1409 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1410
1411ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1412 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1413 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1414 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1415 Examples: >
1416 echo ceil(1.456)
1417< 2.0 >
1418 echo ceil(-5.456)
1419< -5.0 >
1420 echo ceil(4.0)
1421< 4.0
1422
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001423 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1424
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1426 Compute()->ceil()
1427<
1428 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1429
1430
1431ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1432
1433
1434changenr() *changenr()*
1435 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1436 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1437 with the |:undo| command.
1438 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1439 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1440 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001441 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001442
1443char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001444 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001445 Examples: >
1446 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1447 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1448< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1449 Example for "utf-8": >
1450 char2nr("á") returns 225
1451 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1452< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1453 A combining character is a separate character.
1454 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1455 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1456 let str = "ABC"
1457 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1458< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1459
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001460 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1461
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001462 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1463 GetChar()->char2nr()
1464
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001465charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1466 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1467 The character class is one of:
1468 0 blank
1469 1 punctuation
1470 2 word character
1471 3 emoji
1472 other specific Unicode class
1473 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001474 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001475
1476
1477charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1478 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1479 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1480
1481 Example:
1482 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1483 charcol('.') returns 3
1484 col('.') returns 7
1485
1486< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1487 GetPos()->col()
1488<
1489 *charidx()*
1490charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1491 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1492 The index of the first character is zero.
1493 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1494 equal to {idx}.
1495 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1496 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1497 added to the preceding base character.
1498 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1499 counted as separate characters.
1500 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1501 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1502 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1503 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1504 and is not zero or one.
1505 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1506 from the character index.
1507 Examples: >
1508 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1509 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1510 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1511<
1512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1513 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1514
1515chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1516 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1517 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1518 window:
1519 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1520 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1521 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1522 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1523 directory.
1524 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1525 {dir} must be a String.
1526 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1527 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1528 On failure, returns an empty string.
1529
1530 Example: >
1531 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1532 if save_dir != ""
1533 " ... do some work
1534 call chdir(save_dir)
1535 endif
1536
1537< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1538 GetDir()->chdir()
1539<
1540cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1541 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1542 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1543 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1544 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001545 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001546 See |C-indenting|.
1547
1548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1549 GetLnum()->cindent()
1550
1551clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1552 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1553 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1554 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1555 window ID instead of the current window.
1556
1557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1558 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1559<
1560 *col()*
1561col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1562 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1563 . the cursor position
1564 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1565 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1566 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1567 returned)
1568 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1569 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1570 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1571 that it's updated right away.
1572 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1573 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1574 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1575 out of range then col() returns zero.
1576 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1577 |getpos()|.
1578 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1579 character position use |charcol()|.
1580 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1581 Examples: >
1582 col(".") column of cursor
1583 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1584 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001585 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001586< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001587 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1588 buffer.
1589 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1590 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1591 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1592 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1593 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001594 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001595 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1596
1597< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1598 GetPos()->col()
1599<
1600
1601complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1602 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1603 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1604 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1605 or with an expression mapping.
1606 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1607 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1608 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1609 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1610 match.
1611 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1612 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1613 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1614 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1615 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1616 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1617 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1618 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1619 Example: >
1620 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1621
1622 func! ListMonths()
1623 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1624 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1625 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1626 return ''
1627 endfunc
1628< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1629 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1630
1631 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1632 second argument: >
1633 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1634
1635complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1636 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1637 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1638 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1639 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1640 the list.
1641 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1642 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1643
1644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1645 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1646
1647complete_check() *complete_check()*
1648 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1649 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1650 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1651 zero otherwise.
1652 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1653 'completefunc' option.
1654
1655
1656complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1657 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1658 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1659 The items are:
1660 mode Current completion mode name string.
1661 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1662 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1663 See |pumvisible()|.
1664 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1665 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1666 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1667 See |complete-items|.
1668 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1669 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1670 typed text only, or the last completion after
1671 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1672 <Down> keys)
1673 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1674
1675 *complete_info_mode*
1676 mode values are:
1677 "" Not in completion mode
1678 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1679 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1680 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1681 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1682 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1683 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1684 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1685 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1686 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1687 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1688 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1689 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1690 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1691 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1692 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1693 "eval" |complete()| completion
1694 "unknown" Other internal modes
1695
1696 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1697 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1698 {what} are silently ignored.
1699
1700 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1701 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1702 |CompleteChanged| event.
1703
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001704 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1705
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001706 Examples: >
1707 " Get all items
1708 call complete_info()
1709 " Get only 'mode'
1710 call complete_info(['mode'])
1711 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1712 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1713
1714< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1715 GetItems()->complete_info()
1716<
1717 *confirm()*
1718confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1719 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1720 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1721 choice this is 1.
1722 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1723 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1724
1725 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1726 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1727 used (and translated).
1728 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1729 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1730
1731 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1732 by '\n', e.g. >
1733 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1734< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1735 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1736 not need to be the first letter: >
1737 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1738< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1739 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1740
1741 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1742 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1743 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1744 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1745
1746 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1747 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1748 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1749 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1750 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1751 used.
1752
1753 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1754 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1755
1756 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001757 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001758 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001759 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001760 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001761 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001762 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001763 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001764 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001765 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001766< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1767 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1768 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1769 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1770 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1771 the horizontal layout is always used.
1772
1773 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1774 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1775<
1776 *copy()*
1777copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1778 different from using {expr} directly.
1779 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1780 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1781 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1782 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1783 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1784 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1786 mylist->copy()
1787
1788cos({expr}) *cos()*
1789 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1790 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001791 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001792 Examples: >
1793 :echo cos(100)
1794< 0.862319 >
1795 :echo cos(-4.01)
1796< -0.646043
1797
1798 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1799 Compute()->cos()
1800<
1801 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1802
1803
1804cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1805 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1806 [1, inf].
1807 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001808 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001809 Examples: >
1810 :echo cosh(0.5)
1811< 1.127626 >
1812 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1813< -1.127626
1814
1815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1816 Compute()->cosh()
1817<
1818 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1819
1820
1821count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1822 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1823 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1824
1825 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1826 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1827
1828 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1829
1830 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1831 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1832 {expr} is an empty string.
1833
1834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1835 mylist->count(val)
1836<
1837 *cscope_connection()*
1838cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1839 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1840 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1841 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1842 if there are no cscope connections;
1843 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1844
1845 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1846 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1847
1848 {num} Description of existence check
1849 ----- ------------------------------
1850 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1851 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1852 {dbpath}.
1853 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1854 {dbpath}.
1855 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1856 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1857 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1858 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1859
1860 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1861
1862 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1863
1864 # pid database name prepend path
1865 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1866<
1867 Invocation Return Val ~
1868 ---------- ---------- >
1869 cscope_connection() 1
1870 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1871 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1872 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1873 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1874 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1875 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1876 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1877<
1878cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1879cursor({list})
1880 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1881 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1882
1883 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1884 with two, three or four item:
1885 [{lnum}, {col}]
1886 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1887 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1888 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1889 but without the first item.
1890
1891 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1892 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1893
1894 Does not change the jumplist.
1895 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1896 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1897 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1898 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1899 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1900 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1901 line.
1902 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1903 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1904 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1905
1906 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1907 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1908 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1909 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1910
1911 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1912 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1913
1914debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1915 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1916 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1917 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1918 {only available on MS-Windows}
1919
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001920 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1921 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1922
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1924 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1925
1926deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1927 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1928 different from using {expr} directly.
1929 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1930 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1931 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1932 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1933 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1934 the original |List|.
1935 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1936
1937 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1938 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1939 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1940 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1941 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1942 *E724*
1943 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1944 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1945 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1946 Also see |copy()|.
1947
1948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1949 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1950
1951delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1952 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001953 name {fname}.
1954
1955 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1956 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001957
1958 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1959 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1960
1961 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1962 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1963 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1964 that is being used.
1965
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001966 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1967 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1968 or partly failed.
1969
1970 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1971 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1972 |deletebufline()|.
1973
1974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1975 GetName()->delete()
1976
1977deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1978 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1979 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1980 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1981
1982 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1983 |bufload()| if needed.
1984
1985 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1986
1987 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1988 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1989 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1990
1991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1992 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1993<
1994 *did_filetype()*
1995did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1996 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1997 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1998 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1999 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2000 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2001 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2002 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2003 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2004 file.
2005
2006diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2007 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2008 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2009 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2010 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2011 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2012 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2013 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2014
2015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2016 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2017
2018diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2019 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2020 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2021 diff change zero is returned.
2022 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2023 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2024 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2025 line.
2026 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2027 syntax information about the highlighting.
2028
2029 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2030 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2031<
2032
2033digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2034 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2035 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2036 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2037 is given and an empty string is returned.
2038
2039 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2040 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2041 available, it might fail.
2042
2043 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2044
2045 Examples: >
2046 " Get a built-in digraph
2047 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2048
2049 " Get a user-defined digraph
2050 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2051 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2052<
2053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2054 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2055<
2056 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2057 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2058 display an error message.
2059
2060
2061digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2062 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2063 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2064 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2065
2066 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2067 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2068 available, it might fail.
2069
2070 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2071
2072 Examples: >
2073 " Get user-defined digraphs
2074 :echo digraph_getlist()
2075
2076 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2077 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2078<
2079 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2080 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2081<
2082 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2083 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2084 display an error message.
2085
2086
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002087digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002088 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2089 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002090 encoded character. *E1215*
2091 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2092 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2093 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002094
2095 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2096 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2097
2098 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2099 |digraph_setlist()|.
2100
2101 Example: >
2102 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2103<
2104 Can be used as a |method|: >
2105 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2106<
2107 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2108 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2109 display an error message.
2110
2111
2112digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2113 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2114 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2115 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002116 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002117 Example: >
2118 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2119<
2120 It is similar to the following: >
2121 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2122 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2123 endfor
2124< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2125 following digraphs will not be added.
2126
2127 Can be used as a |method|: >
2128 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2129<
2130 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2131 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2132 display an error message.
2133
2134
2135echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2136 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2137 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2138 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2139 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2140< and to enable it again: >
2141 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2142< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2143
2144
2145empty({expr}) *empty()*
2146 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2147 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2148 items.
2149 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2150 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2151 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2152 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2153 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2154 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2155
2156 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2157 length with zero.
2158
2159 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2160 mylist->empty()
2161
2162environ() *environ()*
2163 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2164 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2165 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2166< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2167 use this: >
2168 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2169
2170escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2171 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2172 backslash. Example: >
2173 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2174< results in: >
2175 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2176< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2177
2178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2179 GetText()->escape(' \')
2180<
2181 *eval()*
2182eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2183 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2184 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2185 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2186 functions.
2187
2188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2189 argv->join()->eval()
2190
2191eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2192 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2193 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2194 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2195 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2196
2197executable({expr}) *executable()*
2198 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2199 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2200 arguments.
2201 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2202 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2203 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2204 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2205 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2206 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2207 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2208 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2209 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2210 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2211 directory, not if it's really executable.
2212 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002213 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2214 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2215 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2216 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002217 The result is a Number:
2218 1 exists
2219 0 does not exist
2220 -1 not implemented on this system
2221 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2222
2223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2224 GetCommand()->executable()
2225
2226execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2227 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2228 string.
2229 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2230 lines are executed one by one.
2231 This is equivalent to: >
2232 redir => var
2233 {command}
2234 redir END
2235<
2236 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2237 "" no `:silent` used
2238 "silent" `:silent` used
2239 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2240 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2241 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2242 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2243 *E930*
2244 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2245
2246 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002247 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002248
2249< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2250 use `win_execute()`.
2251
2252 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2253 included in the output of the higher level call.
2254
2255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2256 GetCommand()->execute()
2257
2258exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2259 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2260 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2261 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2262 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2263 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2264< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2265 an empty string is returned.
2266
2267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2268 GetCommand()->exepath()
2269<
2270 *exists()*
2271exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2272 zero otherwise.
2273
2274 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2275 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2276 at compile time.
2277
2278 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2279 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2280
2281 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002282 varname internal variable (see
2283 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2284 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2285 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002286 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002287 Does not work for local variables in a
2288 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002289 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2290 script, since it can be used as a
2291 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002292 Beware that evaluating an index may
2293 cause an error message for an invalid
2294 expression. E.g.: >
2295 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2296 :echo exists("l[5]")
2297< 0 >
2298 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2299< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2300 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002301 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2302 not if it really works)
2303 +option-name Vim option that works.
2304 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2305 done by comparing with an empty
2306 string)
2307 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2308 or user defined function (see
2309 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2310 Also works for a variable that is a
2311 Funcref.
2312 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2313 implemented; to be used to check if
2314 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002315 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2316 command or command modifier |:command|.
2317 Returns:
2318 1 for match with start of a command
2319 2 full match with a command
2320 3 matches several user commands
2321 To check for a supported command
2322 always check the return value to be 2.
2323 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002324 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2325 probably should not use it, it is
2326 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002327 #event autocommand defined for this event
2328 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2329 pattern (the pattern is taken
2330 literally and compared to the
2331 autocommand patterns character by
2332 character)
2333 #group autocommand group exists
2334 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2335 event.
2336 #group#event#pattern
2337 autocommand defined for this group,
2338 event and pattern.
2339 ##event autocommand for this event is
2340 supported.
2341
2342 Examples: >
2343 exists("&shortname")
2344 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2345 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002346 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2347 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002348 exists("bufcount")
2349 exists(":Make")
2350 exists("#CursorHold")
2351 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2352 exists("#filetypeindent")
2353 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2354 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2355 exists("##ColorScheme")
2356< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2357 name.
2358 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002359 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2360 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002361 Working example: >
2362 exists(":make")
2363< NOT working example: >
2364 exists(":make install")
2365
2366< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2367 variable itself. For example: >
2368 exists(bufcount)
2369< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2370 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2371
2372 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2373 Varname()->exists()
2374<
2375
2376exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2377 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2378 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2379 give an error: >
2380 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2381 ThatFunction('works')
2382 endif
2383< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2384 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2385
2386 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2387 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2388 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2389
2390
2391exp({expr}) *exp()*
2392 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2393 [0, inf].
2394 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002395 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002396 Examples: >
2397 :echo exp(2)
2398< 7.389056 >
2399 :echo exp(-1)
2400< 0.367879
2401
2402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2403 Compute()->exp()
2404<
2405 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2406
2407
2408expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2409 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2410 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2411
2412 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2413 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2414 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2415 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2416 file name contains a space]
2417
2418 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2419 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2420 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2421
2422 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2423 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2424 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2425
2426 % current file name
2427 # alternate file name
2428 #n alternate file name n
2429 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2430 <afile> autocmd file name
2431 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2432 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2433 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2434 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2435 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2436 line number
2437 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2438 a function
2439 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2440 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002441 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2442 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002443 <stack> call stack
2444 <cword> word under the cursor
2445 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2446 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2447 message |server2client()|
2448 Modifiers:
2449 :p expand to full path
2450 :h head (last path component removed)
2451 :t tail (last path component only)
2452 :r root (one extension removed)
2453 :e extension only
2454
2455 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002456 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002457< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2458 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2459 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2460< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002461 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002462< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2463 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2464 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2465 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2466 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2467<
2468 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2469 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2470 to modify normal file names.
2471
2472 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2473 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2474 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2475 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002476 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2477 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2478 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002479
2480 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2481 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2482 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2483 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2484 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2485 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2486 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2487 :echo expand("**/README")
2488<
2489 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2490 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2491 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2492 |expr-env-expand|.
2493 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2494 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2495 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2496 "$FOOBAR".
2497
2498 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2499 getting the raw output of an external command.
2500
2501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2502 Getpattern()->expand()
2503
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002504expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002505 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2506 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2507 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2508 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2509 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002510
2511 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2512 argument:
2513 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2514 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2515 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2516
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002517 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2518 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002519
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002520 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002521 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002522 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2523 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2524<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002526 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2527<
2528extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2529 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2530 |Dictionaries|.
2531
2532 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2533 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2534 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2535 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2536 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2537 Examples: >
2538 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2539 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2540< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2541 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2542 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2543 (where N is the original length of the List).
2544 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2545 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2546 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2547<
2548 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2549 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2550 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2551 used to decide what to do:
2552 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2553 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2554 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2555 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2556
2557 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2558 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2559 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2560 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2561 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002562 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002563
2564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2565 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2566
2567
2568extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2569 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2570 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2571 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2572 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2573
2574
2575feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2576 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2577 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2578
2579 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2580 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2581 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2582 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2583 characters from a mapping.
2584
2585 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2586 {string}.
2587
2588 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2589 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2590 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2591 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2592 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2593 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2594
2595 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2596 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2597 keys are remapped.
2598 'n' Do not remap keys.
2599 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2600 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2601 opening folds, etc.
2602 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2603 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2604 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2605 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2606 the internal "got_int" flag.
2607 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2608 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2609 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2610 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2611 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2612 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2613 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2614 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2615 script continues.
2616 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2617 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2618 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002619 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2620 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002621 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002622 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002623 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2624 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2625 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2626
2627 Return value is always 0.
2628
2629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2630 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2631
2632filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2633 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2634 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2635 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2636 expression, which is used as a String.
2637 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2638 |glob()|.
2639 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2640 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2641 0
2642 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2643 1
2644
2645< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2646 GetName()->filereadable()
2647< *file_readable()*
2648 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2649
2650
2651filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2652 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2653 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2654 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2655 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2656
2657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2658 GetName()->filewritable()
2659
2660
2661filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2662 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2663 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2664 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2665 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002666 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002667
2668 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2669
2670 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2671 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2672 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2673 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2674 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2675 current character.
2676 Examples: >
2677 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2678< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2679 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2680< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2681 call filter(var, 0)
2682< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2683
2684 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2685 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2686 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2687
2688 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2689 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2690 2. the value of the current item.
2691 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2692 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2693 func Odd(idx, val)
2694 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2695 endfunc
2696 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002697< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2698 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2699< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002700 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2701< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2702 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2703<
2704 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2705 Other values will result in a type error.
2706
2707 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2708 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2709 first: >
2710 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2711
2712< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002713 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002714 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2715 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2716 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2717 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2718
2719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2720 mylist->filter(expr2)
2721
2722finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2723 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2724 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2725 for the syntax of {path}.
2726
2727 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2728 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2729 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2730 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2731
2732 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2733 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2734 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2735
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002736 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2737
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002738 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2739 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2740 feature}
2741
2742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2743 GetName()->finddir()
2744
2745findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2746 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2747 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2748 Example: >
2749 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2750< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2751 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2752
2753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2754 GetName()->findfile()
2755
2756flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2757 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2758 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2759 a very large number.
2760 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2761 not want that.
2762 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002763 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002764 *E900*
2765 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2766 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2767 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2768
2769 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2770
2771 Example: >
2772 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2773< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2774 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2775< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2776
2777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2778 mylist->flatten()
2779<
2780flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2781 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2782
2783
2784float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2785 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2786 decimal point.
2787 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002788 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002789 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2790 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2791 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2792 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2793 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2794 Examples: >
2795 echo float2nr(3.95)
2796< 3 >
2797 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2798< -23 >
2799 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2800< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2801 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2802< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2803 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2804< 0
2805
2806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2807 Compute()->float2nr()
2808<
2809 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2810
2811
2812floor({expr}) *floor()*
2813 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2814 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2815 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002816 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002817 Examples: >
2818 echo floor(1.856)
2819< 1.0 >
2820 echo floor(-5.456)
2821< -6.0 >
2822 echo floor(4.0)
2823< 4.0
2824
2825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2826 Compute()->floor()
2827<
2828 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2829
2830
2831fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2832 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2833 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2834 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2835 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2836 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2837 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2838 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002839 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2840 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002841 Examples: >
2842 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2843< 0.13 >
2844 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2845< -0.13
2846
2847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2848 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2849<
2850 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2851
2852
2853fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2854 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2855 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2856 are escaped with a backslash.
2857 For most systems the characters escaped are
2858 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2859 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2860 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2861 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002862 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002863 Example: >
2864 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002865 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002866< results in executing: >
2867 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2868<
2869 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2870 GetName()->fnameescape()
2871
2872fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2873 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2874 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2875 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2876 Example: >
2877 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2878< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002879 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002880< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2881 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002882 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2883 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2884 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2885 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002886 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2887 |expand()| first then.
2888
2889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2890 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2891
2892foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2893 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2894 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2895 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2896 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2897 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2898
2899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2900 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2901
2902foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2903 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2904 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2905 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2906 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2907 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2908
2909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2910 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2911
2912foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2913 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2914 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2915 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2916 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2917 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2918 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2919 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2920 previous line is usually available.
2921 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2922 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2923
2924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2925 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2926<
2927 *foldtext()*
2928foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2929 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2930 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2931 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2932 The returned string looks like this: >
2933 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2934< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2935 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2936 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2937 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2938 'commentstring' options is removed.
2939 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2940 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2941 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002942 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002943 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2944
2945foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2946 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2947 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2948 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2949 returned.
2950 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2951 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2952 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2953 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2954
2955
2956 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2957 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2958<
2959 *foreground()*
2960foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2961 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2962 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2963 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2964 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002965 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002966 Win32 console version}
2967
2968fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2969 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2970 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2971
2972 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2973 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2974 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2975 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2976
2977 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2978 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2979
2980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2981 GetName()->fullcommand()
2982<
2983 *funcref()*
2984funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2985 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2986 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2987 function {name} is redefined later.
2988
2989 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002990 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2991 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2992 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2993 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002994 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002995
2996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2997 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2998<
2999 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
3000function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3001 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3002 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3003 internal function.
3004
3005 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3006 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3007 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3008 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3009 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3010<
3011 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3012 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3013 same function.
3014
3015 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3016 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3017 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3018
3019 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3020 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3021 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3022 ...
3023 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3024 ...
3025 call Partial('name')
3026< Invokes the function as with: >
3027 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3028
3029< With a |method|: >
3030 func Callback(one, two, three)
3031 ...
3032 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3033 ...
3034 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3035< Invokes the function as with: >
3036 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3037
3038< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3039 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3040 arguments. Example: >
3041 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3042 ...
3043 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3044 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
3045 ...
3046 call Func2('name')
3047< Invokes the function as with: >
3048 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3049
3050< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3051 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3052 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003053 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003054 endfunction
3055 ...
3056 let context = {"name": "example"}
3057 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3058 ...
3059 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3060< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
3061 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
3062 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3063 let Func = context.Callback
3064
3065< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3066 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
3067 ...
3068 let context = {"name": "example"}
3069 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
3070 ...
3071 call Func(500)
3072< Invokes the function as with: >
3073 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3074<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003075 Returns 0 on error.
3076
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003077 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3078 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3079
3080
3081garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3082 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3083 that have circular references.
3084
3085 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3086 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3087 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3088 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3089 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3090 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3091 for a long time.
3092
3093 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3094 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3095 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3096
3097 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3098 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3099 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3100 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3101
3102get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3103 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3104 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3105 omitted.
3106 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3107 mylist->get(idx)
3108get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3109 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3110 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3111 omitted.
3112 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3113 myblob->get(idx)
3114get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3115 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3116 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3117 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3118 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3119< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3120 'default' when it does not exist.
3121 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3122 mydict->get(key)
3123get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003124 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003125 {what} are:
3126 "name" The function name
3127 "func" The function
3128 "dict" The dictionary
3129 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003130 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003131 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3132 myfunc->get(what)
3133<
3134 *getbufinfo()*
3135getbufinfo([{buf}])
3136getbufinfo([{dict}])
3137 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3138
3139 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3140 returned.
3141
3142 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3143 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3144 be specified in {dict}:
3145 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3146 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3147 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3148
3149 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3150 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3151 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3152 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3153
3154 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3155 entries:
3156 bufnr Buffer number.
3157 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3158 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3159 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3160 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3161 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3162 last used.
3163 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3164 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3165 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3166 opened in the current window.
3167 Only valid if the buffer has been
3168 displayed in the window in the past.
3169 If you want the line number of the
3170 last known cursor position in a given
3171 window, use |line()|: >
3172 :echo line('.', {winid})
3173<
3174 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3175 valid when loaded)
3176 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3177 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3178 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3179 Each list item is a dictionary with
3180 the following fields:
3181 id sign identifier
3182 lnum line number
3183 name sign name
3184 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3185 buffer-local variables.
3186 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3187 buffer
3188 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3189 display this buffer
3190
3191 Examples: >
3192 for buf in getbufinfo()
3193 echo buf.name
3194 endfor
3195 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3196 if buf.changed
3197 ....
3198 endif
3199 endfor
3200<
3201 To get buffer-local options use: >
3202 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3203<
3204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3205 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3206<
3207
3208 *getbufline()*
3209getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3210 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3211 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3212 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3213
3214 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3215
3216 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3217 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3218
3219 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3220 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3221
3222 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3223 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3224 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3225 returned.
3226
3227 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3228 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3229
3230 Example: >
3231 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3232
3233< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3234 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3235
3236getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3237 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3238 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3239 must be used.
3240 The {varname} argument is a string.
3241 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3242 buffer-local variables.
3243 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3244 the buffer-local options.
3245 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3246 a buffer-local option.
3247 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3248 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3249 window-local option.
3250 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3251 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3252 string is returned, there is no error message.
3253 Examples: >
3254 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003255 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003256
3257< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3258 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3259<
3260getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3261 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3262 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3263 exist, an empty list is returned.
3264
3265 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3266 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3267 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3268 entries:
3269 col column number
3270 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3271 lnum line number
3272 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3273 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3274 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3275
3276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3277 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3278
3279getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3280 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3281 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3282 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3283 Return zero otherwise.
3284 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3285 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3286 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3287
3288 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3289 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003290 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003291 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3292 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3293 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3294 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3295 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3296 that is not included in the character.
3297
3298 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3299 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3300 sequence.
3301
3302 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3303 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3304 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3305
3306 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3307
3308 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3309 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3310 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3311 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3312 ignored.
3313 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3314 let c = getchar()
3315 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003316 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003317 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003318 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003319 endif
3320<
3321 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3322 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3323 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3324
3325 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3326 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3327 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3328 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3329
3330 There is no mapping for the character.
3331 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3332 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3333 sequence. Examples: >
3334 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3335 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3336< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3337 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3338 :function FindChar()
3339 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3340 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3341 : normal l
3342 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3343 : break
3344 : endif
3345 : endwhile
3346 :endfunction
3347<
3348 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3349 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3350 another character: >
3351 :function GetKey()
3352 : let c = getchar()
3353 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3354 : let c = getchar()
3355 : endwhile
3356 : return c
3357 :endfunction
3358
3359getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3360 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3361 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3362 These values are added together:
3363 2 shift
3364 4 control
3365 8 alt (meta)
3366 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3367 32 mouse double click
3368 64 mouse triple click
3369 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3370 128 command (Macintosh only)
3371 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3372 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003373 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003374
3375 *getcharpos()*
3376getcharpos({expr})
3377 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3378 column number in the returned List is a character index
3379 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003380 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3381 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003382 of the last character.
3383
3384 Example:
3385 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3386 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3387 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3388<
3389 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3390 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3391
3392getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3393 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3394 with the following entries:
3395
3396 char character previously used for a character
3397 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3398 if no character search has been performed
3399 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3400 0 for backward
3401 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3402 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3403 character search
3404
3405 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3406 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3407 character search: >
3408 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3409 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3410< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3411
3412
3413getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3414 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3415 string.
3416 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3417 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3418 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3419 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3420 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3421 if no character is available.
3422 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3423 result is converted to a string.
3424
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003425getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3426 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3427 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3428 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003429 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003430 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3431 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003432
3433getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3434 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3435 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3436 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3437 Example: >
3438 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3439< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3440 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3441 |inputsecret()|.
3442
3443getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3444 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3445 byte count. The first column is 1.
3446 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3447 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3448 Returns 0 otherwise.
3449 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3450
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003451getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3452 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3453 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3454 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3455 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3456 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3457 Returns 0 otherwise.
3458 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|.
3459
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003460getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3461 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3462 are:
3463 : normal Ex command
3464 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3465 / forward search command
3466 ? backward search command
3467 @ |input()| command
3468 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3469 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3470 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3471 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3472 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3473 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3474
3475getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3476 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3477 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3478 when not in the command-line window.
3479
3480getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3481 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3482 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3483 types are supported:
3484
3485 arglist file names in argument list
3486 augroup autocmd groups
3487 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003488 behave |:behave| suboptions
3489 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003490 color color schemes
3491 command Ex command
3492 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3493 compiler compilers
3494 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3495 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3496 dir directory names
3497 environment environment variable names
3498 event autocommand events
3499 expression Vim expression
3500 file file and directory names
3501 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3502 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3503 function function name
3504 help help subjects
3505 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003506 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003507 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3508 mapclear buffer argument
3509 mapping mapping name
3510 menu menus
3511 messages |:messages| suboptions
3512 option options
3513 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003514 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003515 shellcmd Shell command
3516 sign |:sign| suboptions
3517 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3518 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3519 tag tags
3520 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3521 user user names
3522 var user variables
3523
3524 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3525 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3526 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3527
3528 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3529 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3530 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3531
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003532 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3533 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003534 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3535 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3536 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3537 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003538
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003539 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3540 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3541 a ":call" command: >
3542 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3543<
3544 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3545 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3546
3547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3548 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3549<
3550 *getcurpos()*
3551getcurpos([{winid}])
3552 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3553 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3554 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3555 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003556 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3557 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003558 |getpos()|.
3559 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3560 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3561 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3562
3563 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3564 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3565 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3566 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3567 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3568
3569 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3570 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3571 MoveTheCursorAround
3572 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3573< Note that this only works within the window. See
3574 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3575
3576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3577 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3578<
3579 *getcursorcharpos()*
3580getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3581 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3582 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3583
3584 Example:
3585 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3586 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3587 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3588<
3589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3590 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3591
3592< *getcwd()*
3593getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3594 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3595 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3596
3597 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3598 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3599 the |window-ID|.
3600 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3601 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3602
3603 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3604 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3605 the working directory of the tabpage.
3606 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3607 use the current tabpage.
3608 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3609 the current window.
3610 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3611
3612 Examples: >
3613 " Get the working directory of the current window
3614 :echo getcwd()
3615 :echo getcwd(0)
3616 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3617 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3618 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3619 " Get the global working directory
3620 :echo getcwd(-1)
3621 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3622 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3623 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3624 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3625
3626< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3627 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3628
3629getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3630 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3631 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3632 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3633
3634< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3635 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3636 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3637 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3638
3639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3640 GetVarname()->getenv()
3641
3642getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3643 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3644 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3645 |hl-Normal|.
3646 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3647 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3648 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3649 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3650 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3651 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3652 function just after the GUI has started.
3653 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3654 a valid name does not work.
3655
3656getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3657 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3658 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3659 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3660 empty string is returned.
3661 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3662 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3663 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3664 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3665 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3666 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3667 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3668< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3669 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3670
3671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3672 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3673<
3674 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3675
3676getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3677 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3678 given file {fname}.
3679 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3680 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3681 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3682 is returned.
3683
3684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3685 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3686
3687getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3688 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3689 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3690 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3691 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3692 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3693
3694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3695 GetFilename()->getftime()
3696
3697getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3698 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3699 file of the given file {fname}.
3700 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3701 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3702 results:
3703 Normal file "file"
3704 Directory "dir"
3705 Symbolic link "link"
3706 Block device "bdev"
3707 Character device "cdev"
3708 Socket "socket"
3709 FIFO "fifo"
3710 All other "other"
3711 Example: >
3712 getftype("/home")
3713< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3714 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3715 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3716 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3717
3718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3719 GetFilename()->getftype()
3720
3721getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3722 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003723 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003724 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3725
3726getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3727 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3728
3729 Without arguments use the current window.
3730 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3731 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3732 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003733 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3734 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003735
3736 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3737 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3738 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3739 the following entries:
3740 bufnr buffer number
3741 col column number
3742 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3743 filename filename if available
3744 lnum line number
3745
3746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3747 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3748
3749< *getline()*
3750getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3751 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3752 from the current buffer. Example: >
3753 getline(1)
3754< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3755 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3756 To get the line under the cursor: >
3757 getline(".")
3758< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3759 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3760
3761 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3762 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3763 including line {end}.
3764 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3765 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3766 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3767 Example: >
3768 :let start = line('.')
3769 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3770 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3771
3772< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3773 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3774
3775< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3776
3777getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3778 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3779 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3780 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3781
3782 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3783 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3784 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3785
3786 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3787 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3788 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3789
3790 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3791 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3792
3793 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3794 from the location list. This field is
3795 applicable only when called from a
3796 location list window. See
3797 |location-list-file-window| for more
3798 details.
3799
3800 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3801 location list for the window {nr}.
3802 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3803
3804 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3805 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3806 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3807
3808
3809getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3810 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3811 about all the global marks. |mark|
3812
3813 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3814 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003815 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3816 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003817
3818 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3819 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3820 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3821 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3822 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3823 file file name
3824
3825 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3826 mark.
3827
3828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3829 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3830
3831getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3832 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3833 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3834 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3835 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3836 |getmatches()|.
3837 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003838 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3839 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003840 Example: >
3841 :echo getmatches()
3842< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3843 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3844 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3845 :let m = getmatches()
3846 :call clearmatches()
3847 :echo getmatches()
3848< [] >
3849 :call setmatches(m)
3850 :echo getmatches()
3851< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3852 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3853 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3854 :unlet m
3855<
3856getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3857 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3858 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3859 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3860 screenrow screen row
3861 screencol screen column
3862 winid Window ID of the click
3863 winrow row inside "winid"
3864 wincol column inside "winid"
3865 line text line inside "winid"
3866 column text column inside "winid"
3867 All numbers are 1-based.
3868
3869 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3870 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3871
3872 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3873 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3874 are zero.
3875
3876 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3877 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3878
3879 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3880
3881 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3882 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3883
3884 *getpid()*
3885getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3886 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3887 exits.
3888
3889 *getpos()*
3890getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3891 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3892 |getcurpos()|.
3893 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3894 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3895 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3896 is the buffer number of the mark.
3897 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3898 column is 1.
3899 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3900 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3901 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3902 character.
3903 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3904 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003905 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003906 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3907 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3908 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003909 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3910 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003911 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003912 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3913 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3914 ...
3915 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3916< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3917
3918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3919 GetMark()->getpos()
3920
3921getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3922 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3923 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3924 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3925 bufname() to get the name
3926 module module name
3927 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3928 end_lnum
3929 end of line number if the item is multiline
3930 col column number (first column is 1)
3931 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3932 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3933 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3934 nr error number
3935 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3936 text description of the error
3937 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3938 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3939
3940 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3941 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3942 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3943 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3944 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3945
3946 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3947 do something with them: >
3948 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3949 :for d in getqflist()
3950 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3951 :endfor
3952<
3953 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3954 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3955 following string items are supported in {what}:
3956 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3957 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3958 context get the |quickfix-context|
3959 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3960 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3961 value is used.
3962 id get information for the quickfix list with
3963 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3964 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3965 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3966 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3967 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3968 See |quickfix-index|
3969 items quickfix list entries
3970 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3971 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3972 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3973 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3974 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3975 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3976 the last quickfix list
3977 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3978 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3979 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3980 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3981 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3982 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3983 all all of the above quickfix properties
3984 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3985 particular item, set it to zero.
3986 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3987 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3988 specified by "id" is used.
3989 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3990 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3991 contains the quickfix stack size.
3992 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3993 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3994 "items" with the list of entries.
3995
3996 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3997 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3998 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3999 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4000 If not present, set to "".
4001 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4002 present, set to 0.
4003 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4004 present, set to 0.
4005 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4006 an empty list.
4007 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4008 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4009 window. If not present, set to 0.
4010 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4011 present, set to 0.
4012 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4013 to "".
4014 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4015
4016 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4017 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4018 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4019 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4020<
4021getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4022 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4023 {regname}. Example: >
4024 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4025< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4026 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004027 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004028
4029 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4030 register. (For use in maps.)
4031 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4032 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4033 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4034
4035 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4036 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4037 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4038 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4039 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4040 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4041
4042 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4043 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4044 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4045
4046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4047 GetRegname()->getreg()
4048
4049getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4050 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4051 Dictionary with the following entries:
4052 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4053 {regname}, like
4054 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4055 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4056 |getregtype()|.
4057 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4058 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4059 register.
4060 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4061 single letter name of the register
4062 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4063 For example, after deleting a line
4064 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4065 which is the register that got the
4066 deleted text.
4067
4068 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4069 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4070 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4071 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4072 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4073 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4074
4075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4076 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4077
4078getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4079 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4080 The value will be one of:
4081 "v" for |characterwise| text
4082 "V" for |linewise| text
4083 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4084 "" for an empty or unknown register
4085 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4086 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4087 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4088 |v:register| is used.
4089 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4090
4091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4092 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4093
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004094getscriptinfo() *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004095 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004096 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4097 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004098
4099 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4100 items:
4101 autoload set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004102 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4103 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004104 name vim script file name.
4105 sid script ID |<SID>|.
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004106 sourced script ID of the actually sourced script that
4107 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4108 zero
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004109
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004110gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4111 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4112 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4113 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4114 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4115 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4116
4117 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4118 tabnr tab page number.
4119 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4120 tabpage-local variables
4121 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4122
4123 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4124 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4125
4126gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4127 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4128 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4129 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4130 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4131 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4132 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4133 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4134 string is returned, there is no error message.
4135
4136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4137 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4138
4139gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4140 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4141 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4142 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4143 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4144 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4145 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4146 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4147 window-local option.
4148 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4149 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4150 use |getwinvar()|.
4151 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4152 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4153 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4154 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4155 or buffer-local variable.
4156 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4157 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4158 Examples: >
4159 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004160 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004161<
4162 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4163 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4164
4165< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4166 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4167
4168gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4169 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4170 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4171 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4172 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4173
4174 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4175 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4176 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4177 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4178 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4179 is a dictionary containing the
4180 entries described below.
4181 length Number of entries in the stack.
4182
4183 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4184 entries:
4185 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4186 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4187 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4188 returned list.
4189 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4190 multiple matching tags are found for a
4191 name.
4192 tagname name of the tag
4193
4194 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4195
4196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4197 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4198
4199
4200gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4201 Translate String {text} if possible.
4202 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4203 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4204 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4205 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4206 called.
4207 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4208 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4209 strings.
4210
4211
4212getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4213 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4214
4215 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4216 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4217 exist the result is an empty list.
4218
4219 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4220 tab pages is returned.
4221
4222 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4223 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4224 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4225 height window height (excluding winbar)
4226 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4227 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4228 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4229 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4230 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4231 {only with the +terminal feature}
4232 tabnr tab page number
4233 topline first displayed buffer line
4234 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4235 window-local variables
4236 width window width
4237 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4238 otherwise
4239 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4240 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4241 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4242 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4243 number in front of the text
4244 winid |window-ID|
4245 winnr window number
4246 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4247 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4248
4249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4250 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4251
4252getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4253 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4254 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4255 [x-pos, y-pos]
4256 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4257 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4258 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4259 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4260 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4261 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4262 do some work in the meantime: >
4263 while 1
4264 let res = getwinpos(1)
4265 if res[0] >= 0
4266 break
4267 endif
4268 " Do some work here
4269 endwhile
4270<
4271
4272 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4273 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4274<
4275 *getwinposx()*
4276getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4277 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4278 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4279 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4280 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4281
4282 *getwinposy()*
4283getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4284 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4285 a timeout of 100 msec).
4286 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4287 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4288
4289getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4290 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4291 Examples: >
4292 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004293 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004294
4295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4296 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4297<
4298glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4299 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4300 use of special characters.
4301
4302 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4303 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4304 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4305 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4306 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4307
4308 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4309 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4310 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4311 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4312 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4313
4314 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4315
4316 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4317 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4318
4319 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4320 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4321 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4322 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4323
4324 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4325 any external command. Example: >
4326 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4327 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4328< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4329 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4330
4331 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4332 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4333
4334 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4335 GetExpr()->glob()
4336
4337glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4338 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4339 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4340 is a file name. E.g. >
4341 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4342< This is equivalent to: >
4343 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4344< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4345 empty string.
4346 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4347 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4348
4349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4350 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4351< *globpath()*
4352globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4353 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4354 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4355 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4356<
4357 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4358 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4359 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4360 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4361 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4362 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4363 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4364 error message.
4365
4366 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4367 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4368 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4369 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4370
4371 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4372 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4373 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4374 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4375 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4376 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4377<
4378 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4379
4380 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4381 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4382 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4383 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4384< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4385 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4386
4387 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4388 second argument: >
4389 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4390<
4391 *has()*
4392has({feature} [, {check}])
4393 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4394 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4395 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4396 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4397
4398 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4399 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4400 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4401 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4402 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4403 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4404 current Vim version.
4405
4406 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4407
4408 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4409 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4410 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4411 separate line: >
4412 if has('feature')
4413 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4414 endif
4415< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4416 would not be found.
4417
4418
4419has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4420 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004421 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4422 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4423 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4424 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4425 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004426
4427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4428 mydict->has_key(key)
4429
4430haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4431 The result is a Number:
4432 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4433 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4434 0 otherwise.
4435
4436 Without arguments use the current window.
4437 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4438 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4439 page.
4440 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4441 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4442 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4443 Examples: >
4444 if haslocaldir() == 1
4445 " window local directory case
4446 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4447 " tab-local directory case
4448 else
4449 " global directory case
4450 endif
4451
4452 " current window
4453 :echo haslocaldir()
4454 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4455 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4456 " window n in current tab page
4457 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4458 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4459 " window n in tab page m
4460 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4461 " tab page m
4462 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4463<
4464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4465 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4466
4467hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4468 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4469 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4470 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4471 indicated by {mode}.
4472 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4473 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4474 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4475 Command-line mode.
4476 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4477 buffer are checked for a match.
4478 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4479 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4480 n Normal mode
4481 v Visual and Select mode
4482 x Visual mode
4483 s Select mode
4484 o Operator-pending mode
4485 i Insert mode
4486 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4487 c Command-line mode
4488 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4489
4490 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4491 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4492 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4493 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4494 :endif
4495< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4496 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4497
4498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4499 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4500
4501histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4502 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4503 one of: *hist-names*
4504 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4505 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4506 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4507 "input" or "@" input line history
4508 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4509 empty the current or last used history
4510 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4511 character is sufficient.
4512 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4513 shifted to become the newest entry.
4514 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4515 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4516
4517 Example: >
4518 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4519 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4520< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4521
4522 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4523 second argument: >
4524 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4525
4526histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4527 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4528 for the possible values of {history}.
4529
4530 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4531 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4532 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4533 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4534 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4535 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4536 be removed if it exists.
4537
4538 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4539 is returned.
4540
4541 Examples:
4542 Clear expression register history: >
4543 :call histdel("expr")
4544<
4545 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4546 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4547<
4548 The following three are equivalent: >
4549 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4550 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004551 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004552<
4553 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4554 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4555 :call histdel("search", -1)
4556 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4557<
4558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4559 GetHistory()->histdel()
4560
4561histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4562 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4563 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4564 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4565 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4566 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4567
4568 Examples:
4569 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004570 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004571
4572< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4573 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4574 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4575<
4576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4577 GetHistory()->histget()
4578
4579histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4580 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4581 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4582 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4583
4584 Example: >
4585 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4586
4587< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4588 GetHistory()->histnr()
4589<
4590hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4591 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4592 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4593 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4594 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4595 item.
4596 *highlight_exists()*
4597 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4598
4599 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4600 GetName()->hlexists()
4601<
4602hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4603 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4604 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4605 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4606 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4607
4608 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4609 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4610 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4611 resolved highlight group are returned.
4612
4613 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4614 following items:
4615 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4616 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4617 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4618 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4619 ctermbg cterm background color.
4620 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4621 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4622 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4623 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4624 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4625 group link is a default link. See
4626 |highlight-default|.
4627 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4628 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4629 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4630 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4631 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4632 id highlight group ID.
4633 linksto linked highlight group name.
4634 See |:highlight-link|.
4635 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4636 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4637 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4638 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4639
4640 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4641 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4642 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4643 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4644
4645 Example(s): >
4646 :echo hlget()
4647 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4648 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4649<
4650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4651 GetName()->hlget()
4652<
4653hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4654 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4655 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4656 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4657 supported items in this dictionary.
4658
4659 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4660 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4661
4662 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4663 a link for an existing highlight group
4664 with attributes.
4665
4666 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4667 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4668 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4669 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4670 modified.
4671
4672 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4673 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4674 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4675 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4676
4677 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4678 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4679
4680 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4681
4682 Example(s): >
4683 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4684 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4685 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4686 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4687 :let l = hlget()
4688 :call hlset(l)
4689 " clear the Search highlight group
4690 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4691 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4692 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4693 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4694 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4695 " remove the MyHlg group link
4696 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4697 " clear the attributes and a link
4698 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4699 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4700<
4701 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4702 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4703<
4704 *hlID()*
4705hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4706 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4707 zero is returned.
4708 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4709 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4710 "Comment" group: >
4711 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4712< *highlightID()*
4713 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4714
4715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4716 GetName()->hlID()
4717
4718hostname() *hostname()*
4719 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4720 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4721 256 characters long are truncated.
4722
4723iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4724 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4725 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4726 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4727 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4728 are replaced with "?".
4729 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4730 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4731 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4732 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4733 can be done.
4734 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4735 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4736 UTF-8 and use: >
4737 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4738< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4739 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4740 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4741
4742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4743 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4744<
4745 *indent()*
4746indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4747 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4748 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4749 |getline()|.
4750 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4751 error is given.
4752
4753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4754 GetLnum()->indent()
4755
4756index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004757 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004758 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004759
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004760 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4761 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4762 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4763 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004764 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4765 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004766
4767 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4768 value is equal to {expr}.
4769
4770 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4771 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004772
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004773 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4774 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004775
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004776 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4777 Example: >
4778 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4779 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4780
4781< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4782 GetObject()->index(what)
4783
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004784indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4785 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4786 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4787
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004788 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004789 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4790 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004791
4792 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004793 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4794 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004795
4796 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4797
4798 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4799 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4800 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4801 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4802 |v:val| has the byte value.
4803
4804 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4805 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4806 2. the value of the current item.
4807 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4808 search should stop.
4809
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004810 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004811 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004812 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4813 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4814 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004815 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4816 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004817 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4818 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4819 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4820 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004821
4822< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4823 mylist->indexof(expr)
4824
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004825input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4826 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4827 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4828 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4829 in the prompt to start a new line.
4830 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4831 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4832 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4833 for lines typed for input().
4834 Example: >
4835 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4836 : echo "Cheers!"
4837 :endif
4838<
4839 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4840 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4841 Example: >
4842 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4843
4844< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4845 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4846 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4847 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4848 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4849 more information. Example: >
4850 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4851<
4852 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4853 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4854 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4855 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4856 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4857 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4858 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4859 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4860 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4861
4862 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004863 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004864 :function GetFoo()
4865 : call inputsave()
4866 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4867 : call inputrestore()
4868 :endfunction
4869
4870< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4871 GetPrompt()->input()
4872
4873inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4874 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4875 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4876 Example: >
4877 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4878 :if n != ""
4879 : let &sw = n
4880 :endif
4881< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4882 omitted an empty string is returned.
4883 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4884 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4885 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4886
4887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4888 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4889
4890inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4891 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4892 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4893 enter a number, which is returned.
4894 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4895 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4896 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4897 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4898 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4899 length of {textlist} is returned.
4900 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4901 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4902 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4903 Example: >
4904 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4905 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4906
4907< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4908 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4909
4910inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4911 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4912 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4913 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4914 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4915
4916inputsave() *inputsave()*
4917 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4918 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4919 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4920 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4921 many inputrestore() calls.
4922 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4923
4924inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4925 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4926 two exceptions:
4927 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4928 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4929 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4930 |history| stack.
4931 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4932 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4933 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4934
4935 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4936 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4937
4938insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4939 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4940 of it.
4941
4942 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4943 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4944 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4945 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4946
4947 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4948 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4949 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4950 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4951< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4952 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4953 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4954
4955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4956 mylist->insert(item)
4957
4958interrupt() *interrupt()*
4959 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4960 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4961 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4962 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4963 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4964 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4965 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4966 : call interrupt()
4967 : endif
4968 :endfunction
4969 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4970
4971invert({expr}) *invert()*
4972 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4973 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4974 :let bits = invert(bits)
4975< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4976 :let bits = bits->invert()
4977
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004978isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004979 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4980 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004981 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004982 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
4983 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
4984 are always absolute.
4985 Example: >
4986 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
4987 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
4988 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
4989 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
4990 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004991<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4993 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
4994
4995
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004996isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4997 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4998 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4999 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5000 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5001
5002 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5003 GetName()->isdirectory()
5004
5005isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5006 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5007 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5008 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5009< 1 >
5010 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5011< -1
5012
5013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5014 Compute()->isinf()
5015<
5016 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5017
5018islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5019 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5020 name of a locked variable.
5021 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5022 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5023 Example: >
5024 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5025 :lockvar 1 alist
5026 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5027 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5028
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005029< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5030 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5031 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5032 |exists()| to check for existence.
5033 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005034
5035 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5036 GetName()->islocked()
5037
5038isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5039 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5040 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5041< 1
5042
5043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5044 Compute()->isnan()
5045<
5046 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5047
5048items({dict}) *items()*
5049 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5050 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5051 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5052 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5053 Example: >
5054 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005055 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005056 endfor
5057
5058< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5059 mydict->items()
5060
5061job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5062
5063
5064join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5065 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5066 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5067 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5068 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5069 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005070 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005071< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5072 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5073 The opposite function is |split()|.
5074
5075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5076 mylist->join()
5077
5078js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5079 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5080 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5081 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5082 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5083 result in v:none items.
5084
5085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5086 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5087
5088js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5089 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5090 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5091 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5092 commas.
5093 For example, the Vim object:
5094 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5095 Will be encoded as:
5096 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5097 While json_encode() would produce:
5098 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5099 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5100 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5101
5102 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5103 GetObject()->js_encode()
5104
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005105json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005106 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5107 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5108 JSON and Vim values.
5109 The decoding is permissive:
5110 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5111 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5112 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5113 same as {"1":2}.
5114 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5115 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5116 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5117 are accepted.
5118 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5119 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5120 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5121 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5122 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5123 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5124 character in string) for "\t".
5125 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5126 and results in v:none.
5127 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5128 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5129 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5130 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5131 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5132 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5133 *E938*
5134 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5135 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5136 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5137
5138 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5139 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5140
5141json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5142 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5143 The encoding is specified in:
5144 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005145 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005146 |Number| decimal number
5147 |Float| floating point number
5148 Float nan "NaN"
5149 Float inf "Infinity"
5150 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5151 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5152 |Funcref| not possible, error
5153 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5154 used recursively: []
5155 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5156 used recursively: {}
5157 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5158 v:false "false"
5159 v:true "true"
5160 v:none "null"
5161 v:null "null"
5162 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5163 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5164 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005165 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5166 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005167
5168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5169 GetObject()->json_encode()
5170
5171keys({dict}) *keys()*
5172 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5173 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5174
5175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5176 mydict->keys()
5177
5178< *len()* *E701*
5179len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5180 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5181 used, as with |strlen()|.
5182 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5183 returned.
5184 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5185 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5186 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005187 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005188
5189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5190 mylist->len()
5191
5192< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5193libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5194 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5195 with single argument {argument}.
5196 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5197 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5198 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5199 limited.
5200 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5201 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5202 to Vim.
5203 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5204 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5205 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5206 null-terminated string.
5207 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5208
5209 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5210 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5211 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5212 very probably crash.
5213
5214 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5215 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5216 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5217 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5218 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5219 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5220 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5221 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5222 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5223 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5224
5225 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5226 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5227 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5228 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5229 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5230 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5231 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5232 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5233 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5234 feature is present}
5235 Examples: >
5236 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5237
5238< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5239 third argument: >
5240 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5241<
5242 *libcallnr()*
5243libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5244 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5245 int instead of a string.
5246 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5247 feature is present}
5248 Examples: >
5249 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5250 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5251 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5252<
5253 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5254 third argument: >
5255 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5256<
5257
5258line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5259 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5260 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005261 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005262 . the cursor position
5263 $ the last line in the current buffer
5264 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5265 returned)
5266 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5267 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5268 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5269 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5270 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5271 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5272 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5273 that it's updated right away.
5274 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5275 then applies to another buffer.
5276 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5277 |getpos()|.
5278 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5279 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005280 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005281 Examples: >
5282 line(".") line number of the cursor
5283 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5284 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005285 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005286<
5287 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5288 |last-position-jump|.
5289
5290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5291 GetValue()->line()
5292
5293line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5294 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5295 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5296 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5297 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5298 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5299 below the last line: >
5300 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5301< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5302 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5303 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5304 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5305 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5306
5307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5308 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5309
5310lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5311 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5312 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5313 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5314 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005315 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005316 error is given.
5317
5318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5319 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5320
5321list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5322 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5323 Examples: >
5324 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5325 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5326< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5327 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5328
5329 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5330
5331 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5332 GetList()->list2blob()
5333
5334list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5335 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5336 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5337 list2str([32]) returns " "
5338 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5339< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5340 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5341< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5342
5343 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5344 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5345 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5346 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5347<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005348 Returns an empty string on error.
5349
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005350 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5351 GetList()->list2str()
5352
5353listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5354 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5355 been made to buffer {buf}.
5356 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5357 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5358 buffer is used.
5359 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5360
5361 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005362 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5363 start first changed line number
5364 end first line number below the change
5365 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005366 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005367 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005368
5369 Example: >
5370 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5371 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5372 endfunc
5373 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5374
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005375< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005376 dictionary with these entries:
5377 lnum the first line number of the change
5378 end the first line below the change
5379 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5380 deleted
5381 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5382 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5383 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5384 character has a value of one.
5385 When lines are inserted the values are:
5386 lnum line above which the new line is added
5387 end equal to "lnum"
5388 added number of lines inserted
5389 col 1
5390 When lines are deleted the values are:
5391 lnum the first deleted line
5392 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5393 the deletion was done
5394 added negative, number of lines deleted
5395 col 1
5396 When lines are changed:
5397 lnum the first changed line
5398 end the line below the last changed line
5399 added 0
5400 col first column with a change or 1
5401
5402 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5403 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5404 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5405 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5406
5407 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5408 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5409 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5410 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5411
5412 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5413 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5414 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5415
5416 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5417 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5418 of a buffer.
5419 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5420 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5421
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005422 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5423
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005424 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5425 second argument: >
5426 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5427
5428listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5429 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5430 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5431
5432 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5433 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5434 buffer is used.
5435
5436 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5437 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5438
5439listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5440 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5441 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5442 removed.
5443
5444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5445 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5446
5447localtime() *localtime()*
5448 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5449 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5450
5451
5452log({expr}) *log()*
5453 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5454 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5455 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005456 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005457 Examples: >
5458 :echo log(10)
5459< 2.302585 >
5460 :echo log(exp(5))
5461< 5.0
5462
5463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5464 Compute()->log()
5465<
5466 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5467
5468
5469log10({expr}) *log10()*
5470 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5471 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005472 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005473 Examples: >
5474 :echo log10(1000)
5475< 3.0 >
5476 :echo log10(0.01)
5477< -2.0
5478
5479 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5480 Compute()->log10()
5481<
5482 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5483
5484luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5485 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5486 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5487 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5488 Strings are returned as they are.
5489 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5490 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5491 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5492 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5493 as-is.
5494 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5495 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5496 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5497 to {expr}.
5498
5499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5500 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5501
5502< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5503
5504map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5505 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005506 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005507 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5508 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5509 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5510 characters, is replaced.
5511 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5512 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5513 Vim9 script.
5514
5515 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5516
5517 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5518 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5519 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5520 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5521 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5522 current character.
5523 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005524 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005525< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5526
5527 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5528 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5529 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5530 still have to double ' quotes
5531
5532 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5533 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5534 2. the value of the current item.
5535 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5536 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5537 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005538 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005539 endfunc
5540 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5541< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005542 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005543< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005544 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005545< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005546 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005547<
5548 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5549 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005550 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005551
5552< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5553 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5554 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5555 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5556 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5557 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5558
5559 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5560 mylist->map(expr2)
5561
5562
5563maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5564 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5565 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5566 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005567 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5568 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005569
5570 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005571 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5572 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5573 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005574
5575 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5576 command.
5577
5578 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5579 "n" Normal
5580 "v" Visual (including Select)
5581 "o" Operator-pending
5582 "i" Insert
5583 "c" Cmd-line
5584 "s" Select
5585 "x" Visual
5586 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5587 "t" Terminal-Job
5588 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5589 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5590
5591 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5592 instead of mappings.
5593
5594 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5595 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005596 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005597 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5598 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5599 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5600 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5601 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5602 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5603 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5604 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5605 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5606 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5607 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5608 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5609 characters will be used:
5610 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5611 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5612 (|mapmode-ic|)
5613 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5614 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005615 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005616 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005617 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5618 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5619 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005620 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005621 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5622 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5623 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5624 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005625
5626 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5627 |mapset()|.
5628
5629 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5630 then the global mappings.
5631 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5632 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005633 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005634
5635< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5636 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5637
5638mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5639 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5640 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5641 {name}.
5642 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5643 instead of mappings.
5644 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5645 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5646
5647 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5648 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5649 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5650 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5651 mapcheck("b") no no no
5652
5653 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5654 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5655 mapping for {name} exactly.
5656 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5657 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5658 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5659 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5660 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5661 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5662 then the global mappings.
5663 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5664 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5665 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5666 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5667 :endif
5668< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5669 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5670
5671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5672 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5673
5674
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005675maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5676 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5677 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5678 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5679 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5680
5681 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5682 vim9script
5683 echo maplist()->filter(
5684 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005685< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5686 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5687 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5688 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5689 can do: >
5690 vim9script
5691 var saved_maps = []
5692 for m in maplist()
5693 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5694 saved_maps->add(m)
5695 endif
5696 endfor
5697 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5698< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5699 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5700 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5701 vim9script
5702 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5703 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5704 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5705 ounmap xyzzy
5706 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005707
5708
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005709mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5710 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5711 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5712 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5713 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5714
5715
5716mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005717mapset({dict})
5718 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5719 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5720 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005721 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005722 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5723 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5724 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5725 or 'v'. *E1276*
5726
5727 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5728 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005729 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5730 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5731 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5732 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5733 nnoremap K somethingelse
5734 ...
5735 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5736< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005737 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5738 all of them, when they might differ.
5739
5740 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5741 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5742 Example: >
5743 vim9script
5744 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5745 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5746 nnoremap K somethingelse
5747 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5748 # ...
5749 unmap K
5750 for d in save_maps
5751 mapset(d)
5752 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005753
5754
5755match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5756 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5757 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5758 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5759
5760 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5761 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5762 {pat} matches.
5763
5764 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5765 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5766
5767 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5768 Example: >
5769 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5770 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5771< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5772 *strpbrk()*
5773 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5774 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5775< *strcasestr()*
5776 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5777 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5778 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5779<
5780 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5781 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5782 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5783 first character/item. Example: >
5784 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5785< result is again "4". >
5786 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5787< result is again "4". >
5788 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5789< result is "3".
5790 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5791 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5792 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5793 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5794 backwards compatible).
5795 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5796 the index is counted from the end.
5797 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5798 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5799
5800 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5801 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5802 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5803 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5804< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5805 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5806 see above.
5807
5808 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5809 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5810 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5811 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5812 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5813 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5814 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5815 further down in the text.
5816
5817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5818 GetText()->match('word')
5819 GetList()->match('word')
5820<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005821 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005822matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5823 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5824 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5825 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5826 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5827 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5828 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5829 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5830 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5831 concealed.
5832
5833 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5834 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5835 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5836 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5837 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5838 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5839 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5840 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5841 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5842 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5843
5844 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5845 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5846 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5847 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5848 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005849 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5850 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005851 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
5852 automatically chooses a free ID.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005853
5854 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5855 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5856 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5857 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5858
5859 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5860 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5861 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5862 window Instead of the current window use the
5863 window with this number or window ID.
5864
5865 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5866 the |:match| commands.
5867
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005868 Returns -1 on error.
5869
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005870 Example: >
5871 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5872 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5873< Deletion of the pattern: >
5874 :call matchdelete(m)
5875
5876< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5877 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5878 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5879
5880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5881 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5882<
5883 *matchaddpos()*
5884matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5885 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5886 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5887 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5888 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5889 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5890 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5891
5892 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5893 these:
5894 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5895 line has number 1.
5896 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5897 number will be highlighted.
5898 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5899 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5900 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5901 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5902 be highlighted.
5903 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5904 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5905
5906 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5907
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005908 Returns -1 on error.
5909
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005910 Example: >
5911 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5912 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5913< Deletion of the pattern: >
5914 :call matchdelete(m)
5915
5916< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5917 |getmatches()|.
5918
5919 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5920 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5921
5922matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5923 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5924 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5925 Return a |List| with two elements:
5926 The name of the highlight group used
5927 The pattern used.
5928 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5929 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5930 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5931 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5932 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5933
5934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5935 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5936
5937matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5938 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5939 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5940 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5941 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5942 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5943 window ID instead of the current window.
5944
5945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5946 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5947
5948matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5949 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5950 after the match. Example: >
5951 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5952< results in "7".
5953 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5954 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5955 do it with matchend(): >
5956 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5957 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5958< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5959
5960 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5961 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5962< results in "7". >
5963 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5964< result is "-1".
5965 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5966
5967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5968 GetText()->matchend('word')
5969
5970
5971matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5972 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5973 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5974 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5975
5976 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5977 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01005978 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
5979 that contain the characters in {str} in the
5980 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01005981 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5982 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005983
5984 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5985 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005986 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005987 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5988 string.
5989 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5990 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5991 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5992 argument and return the text for that item to
5993 use for fuzzy matching.
5994
5995 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5996 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5997 is 256.
5998
5999 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6000 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6001
6002 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6003 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6004 256, then returns an empty list.
6005
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006006 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6007 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6008
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006009 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006010 matching strings.
6011
6012 Example: >
6013 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6014< results in ["clay"]. >
6015 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6016< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6017 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6018< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6019 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6020 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6021 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6022< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6023 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6024 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6025< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6026 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6027< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6028 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6029< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6030 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6031 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6032< results in ['two one'].
6033
6034matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6035 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6036 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6037 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6038 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6039 position.
6040
6041 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6042 positions for the best match is returned.
6043
6044 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6045 list with three empty list items is returned.
6046
6047 Example: >
6048 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6049< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6050 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6051< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6052 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6053< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6054
6055matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6056 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6057 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6058 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6059 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6060 empty string is used. Example: >
6061 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6062< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6063 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6064
6065 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6066
6067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6068 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6069
6070matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6071 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6072 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6073< results in "ing".
6074 When there is no match "" is returned.
6075 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6076 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6077< results in "ing". >
6078 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6079< result is "".
6080 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6081 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6082
6083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6084 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6085
6086matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6087 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6088 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6089 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6090< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6091 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6092 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6093 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6094< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6095 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6096< result is ["", -1, -1].
6097 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6098 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6099 end position of the match are returned. >
6100 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6101< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6102 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6103
6104 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6105 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6106<
6107
6108 *max()*
6109max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6110 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6111
6112< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6113 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6114 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6115 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6116 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6117
6118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6119 mylist->max()
6120
6121
6122menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6123 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6124 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6125 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6126 menu names are returned.
6127
6128 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6129 "n" Normal
6130 "v" Visual (including Select)
6131 "o" Operator-pending
6132 "i" Insert
6133 "c" Cmd-line
6134 "s" Select
6135 "x" Visual
6136 "t" Terminal-Job
6137 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6138 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6139 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6140
6141 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6142 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6143 display display name (name without '&')
6144 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6145 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6146 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6147 |toolbar-icon|
6148 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6149 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6150 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6151 characters will be used:
6152 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6153 name menu item name.
6154 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6155 remappable else v:false.
6156 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6157 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6158 string has special characters translated like
6159 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6160 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6161 "<Nop>" is returned.
6162 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6163 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6164 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6165 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6166 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6167 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6168 submenus |List| containing the names of
6169 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6170 item has submenus.
6171
6172 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6173
6174 Examples: >
6175 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6176 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6177
6178 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6179 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6180 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6181 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6182 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6183 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6184 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6185 endfor
6186 endfunc
6187 new
6188 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6189 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6190 endfor
6191<
6192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6193 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6194
6195
6196< *min()*
6197min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6198 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6199
6200< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6201 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6202 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6203 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6204 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6205
6206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6207 mylist->min()
6208
6209< *mkdir()* *E739*
6210mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6211 Create directory {name}.
6212
6213 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
6214 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6215
6216 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6217 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6218 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6219 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6220 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6221 created with 0o755.
6222 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006223 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006224
6225< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6226
6227 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6228 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6229 "p" option the call will fail.
6230
6231 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6232 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6233 failed.
6234
6235 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6236 :if exists("*mkdir")
6237
6238< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6239 GetName()->mkdir()
6240<
6241 *mode()*
6242mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6243 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6244 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6245 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6246 Also see |state()|.
6247
6248 n Normal
6249 no Operator-pending
6250 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6251 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6252 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6253 CTRL-V is one character
6254 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6255 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6256 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6257 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6258 v Visual by character
6259 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6260 V Visual by line
6261 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6262 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6263 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6264 s Select by character
6265 S Select by line
6266 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6267 i Insert
6268 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6269 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6270 R Replace |R|
6271 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6272 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6273 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6274 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6275 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6276 c Command-line editing
6277 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6278 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6279 r Hit-enter prompt
6280 rm The -- more -- prompt
6281 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6282 ! Shell or external command is executing
6283 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6284
6285 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6286 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6287 "c" or "n".
6288 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6289 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6290 the leading character(s).
6291 Also see |visualmode()|.
6292
6293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6294 DoFull()->mode()
6295
6296mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6297 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6298 converted to Vim data structures.
6299 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6300 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6301 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6302 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6303 converted to strings.
6304 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6305 Examples: >
6306 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6307 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6308 :echo mzeval("l")
6309 :echo mzeval("h")
6310<
6311 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6312 to {expr}.
6313
6314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6315 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6316<
6317 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6318
6319nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6320 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6321 that is not blank. Example: >
6322 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6323< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6324 below it, zero is returned.
6325 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6326 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6327
6328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6329 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6330
6331nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6332 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6333 value {expr}. Examples: >
6334 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6335 nr2char(32) returns " "
6336< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6337 Example for "utf-8": >
6338 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6339< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6340 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6341 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6342 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6343 string, thus results in an empty string.
6344 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6345 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6346 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6347< Result: "ABC"
6348
6349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6350 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6351
6352or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6353 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6354 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006355 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006356 Example: >
6357 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6358< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6359 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6360
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006361< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6362 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6363 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6364 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6365
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006366
6367pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6368 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6369 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6370 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6371 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6372 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6373 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6374< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6375>
6376 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6377< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6378 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006379 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006380
6381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6382 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6383
6384perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6385 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6386 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6387 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6388 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6389 reference to it.
6390 Example: >
6391 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6392< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6393
6394 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6395 to {expr}.
6396
6397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6398 GetExpr()->perleval()
6399
6400< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6401
6402
6403popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6404
6405
6406pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6407 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6408 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006409 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006410 Examples: >
6411 :echo pow(3, 3)
6412< 27.0 >
6413 :echo pow(2, 16)
6414< 65536.0 >
6415 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6416< 2.0
6417
6418 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6419 Compute()->pow(3)
6420<
6421 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6422
6423prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6424 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6425 that is not blank. Example: >
6426 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6427< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6428 above it, zero is returned.
6429 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6430 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6431
6432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6433 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6434
6435printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6436 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6437 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6438 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6439< May result in:
6440 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6441
6442 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6443 argument: >
6444 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006445<
6446 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006447
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006448 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006449 %s string
6450 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6451 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6452 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6453 %c single byte
6454 %d decimal number
6455 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6456 %x hex number
6457 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6458 %X hex number using upper case letters
6459 %o octal number
6460 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6461 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6462 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6463 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6464 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6465 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6466 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6467 %% the % character itself
6468
6469 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6470 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6471 the result.
6472
6473 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6474 arguments appear in sequence:
6475
6476 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6477
6478 flags
6479 Zero or more of the following flags:
6480
6481 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6482 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6483 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6484 of the number is increased to force the first
6485 character of the output string to a zero (except
6486 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6487 precision of zero).
6488 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6489 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6490 prepended to it.
6491 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6492 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6493 prepended to it.
6494
6495 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6496 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6497 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6498 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6499 flag is ignored.
6500
6501 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6502 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6503 The converted value is padded on the right with
6504 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6505 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6506
6507 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6508 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6509
6510 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6511 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6512 a space if both are used.
6513
6514 field-width
6515 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6516 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6517 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6518 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6519 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6520 conversion the count is in cells.
6521
6522 .precision
6523 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6524 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6525 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6526 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6527 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6528 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6529 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6530 string for S conversions.
6531 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6532 the decimal point.
6533
6534 type
6535 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6536 be applied, see below.
6537
6538 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6539 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6540 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6541 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6542 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6543 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6544 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6545< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6546 "width" bytes.
6547
6548 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6549
6550 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6551 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6552 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6553 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6554 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6555 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6556 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6557 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6558 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6559 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6560 zeros.
6561 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6562 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6563 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6564 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6565 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6566 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6567 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6568 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6569 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6570
6571 i alias for d
6572 D alias for ld
6573 U alias for lu
6574 O alias for lo
6575
6576 *printf-c*
6577 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6578 resulting character is written.
6579
6580 *printf-s*
6581 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6582 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6583 specified are used.
6584 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6585 automatically converted to text with the same format
6586 as ":echo".
6587 *printf-S*
6588 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6589 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6590 number specified are used.
6591
6592 *printf-f* *E807*
6593 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6594 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6595 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6596 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6597 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6598 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6599 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6600 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6601 Example: >
6602 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6603< 12.12
6604 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6605 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6606
6607 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6608 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6609 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6610 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6611 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6612
6613 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6614 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6615 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6616 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6617 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6618 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6619 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6620 results in 1.0e7.
6621
6622 *printf-%*
6623 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6624 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6625
6626 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6627 accepted and automatically converted.
6628 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6629 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6630 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6631
6632 *E766* *E767*
6633 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6634 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6635 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6636
6637
6638prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6639 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6640 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6641
6642 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6643 string is returned.
6644
6645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6646 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6647
6648< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6649
6650
6651prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6652 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6653 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6654 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6655
6656 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6657 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6658 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6659 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6660 line.
6661 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6662 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6663 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6664 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6665 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6666 if the user only typed Enter.
6667 Example: >
6668 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6669 func s:TextEntered(text)
6670 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6671 stopinsert
6672 close
6673 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006674 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006675 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6676 set nomodified
6677 endif
6678 endfunc
6679
6680< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6681 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6682
6683< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6684
6685prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6686 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6687 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6688 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6689
6690 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6691 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6692 as in any buffer.
6693
6694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6695 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6696
6697< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6698
6699prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6700 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6701 {text} to end in a space.
6702 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6703 "prompt". Example: >
6704 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6705<
6706 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6707 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6708
6709< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6710
6711prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6712
6713pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6714 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6715 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6716 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6717 height nr of items visible
6718 width screen cells
6719 row top screen row (0 first row)
6720 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6721 size total nr of items
6722 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6723
6724 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6725 |CompleteChanged|.
6726
6727pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6728 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6729 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6730 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6731 popup menu.
6732
6733py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6734 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6735 converted to Vim data structures.
6736 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6737 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6738 'encoding').
6739 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6740 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6741 keys converted to strings.
6742 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6743 to {expr}.
6744
6745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6746 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6747
6748< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6749
6750 *E858* *E859*
6751pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6752 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6753 converted to Vim data structures.
6754 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6755 copied though).
6756 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6757 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6758 non-string keys result in error.
6759 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6760 to {expr}.
6761
6762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6763 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6764
6765< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6766
6767pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6768 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6769 converted to Vim data structures.
6770 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6771 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6772
6773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6774 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6775
6776< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6777 |+python3| feature}
6778
6779rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6780 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6781 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6782 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6783 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6784 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6785 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006786 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006787
6788 Examples: >
6789 :echo rand()
6790 :let seed = srand()
6791 :echo rand(seed)
6792 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6793<
6794
6795 *E726* *E727*
6796range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6797 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6798 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6799 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6800 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6801 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6802 producing a value past {max}).
6803 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6804 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6805 start this is an error.
6806 Examples: >
6807 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6808 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6809 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6810 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6811 range(0) " []
6812 range(2, 0) " error!
6813<
6814 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6815 GetExpr()->range()
6816<
6817
6818readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6819 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6820 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6821 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6822 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6823
6824
6825readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6826 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6827 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6828 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6829 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6830 argument below for changing the sort order.
6831
6832 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6833 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6834 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6835 be handled.
6836 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6837 added to the list.
6838 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6839 to the list.
6840 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6841 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6842 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6843 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6844 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6845< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6846 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006847< *E857*
6848 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006849 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6850 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6851
6852 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6853 Valid values are:
6854 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6855 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6856 each character, technically, using
6857 strcmp()) (default)
6858 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6859 using strcasecmp())
6860 "collate" sort using the collation order
6861 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6862 (technically using strcoll())
6863 Other values are silently ignored.
6864
6865 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6866 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6867 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6868< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6869 function! s:tree(dir)
6870 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6871 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006872 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006873 endfunction
6874 echo s:tree(".")
6875<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006876 Returns an empty List on error.
6877
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006878 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6879 GetDirName()->readdir()
6880<
6881readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6882 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6883 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6884 information in {directory}.
6885 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6886 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6887 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6888 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6889 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6890 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6891 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6892 argument, see |readdir()|.
6893
6894 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6895 following items:
6896 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6897 name Name of the entry.
6898 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6899 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6900 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6901 type Type of the entry.
6902 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6903 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6904 Other symlink "link"
6905 On MS-Windows:
6906 Normal file "file"
6907 Directory "dir"
6908 Junction "junction"
6909 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6910 Other symlink "link"
6911 Other reparse point "reparse"
6912 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6913 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6914 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6915 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6916 itself because of performance reasons.
6917
6918 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6919 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6920 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6921 be handled.
6922 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6923 added to the list.
6924 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6925 to the list.
6926 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6927 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6928 of the entry.
6929 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6930 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6931 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6932<
6933 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6934 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6935 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006936<
6937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6938 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6939<
6940
6941 *readfile()*
6942readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6943 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6944 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6945 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6946 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6947 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6948 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6949 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6950 added.
6951 - No CR characters are removed.
6952 Otherwise:
6953 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6954 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6955 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6956 removed from the text.
6957 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6958 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6959 lines of a file: >
6960 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6961 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6962 :endfor
6963< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6964 are returned, or as many as there are.
6965 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6966 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6967 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6968 file into a buffer if you need to.
6969 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6970 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6971 unmodified.
6972 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6973 the result is an empty list.
6974 Also see |writefile()|.
6975
6976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6977 GetFileName()->readfile()
6978
6979reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6980 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6981 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6982 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006983 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006984
6985 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6986 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6987 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6988 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6989
6990 Examples: >
6991 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6992 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6993 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6994 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6995<
6996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6997 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6998
6999
7000reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7001 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7002 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7003 See |@|.
7004
7005reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7006 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7007 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7008
7009reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
7010 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7011 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7012 list<any> can be used.
7013 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
7014 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
7015
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007016 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007017 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007018 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007019 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7020 specified in the argument.
7021 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7022 and {end}.
7023
7024 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007025 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7026 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007027
7028 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7029 GetStart()->reltime()
7030<
7031 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7032
7033reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7034 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7035 Example: >
7036 let start = reltime()
7037 call MyFunction()
7038 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7039< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7040 Also see |profiling|.
7041 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7042 script an error is given.
7043
7044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7045 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7046
7047< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7048
7049reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7050 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7051 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7052 microseconds. Example: >
7053 let start = reltime()
7054 call MyFunction()
7055 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7056< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7057 The accuracy depends on the system.
7058 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7059 can use split() to remove it. >
7060 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7061< Also see |profiling|.
7062 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7063 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7064
7065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7066 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7067
7068< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7069
7070 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7071remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007072 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7073 string, also see |{server}|.
7074
7075 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7076 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7077 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7078 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7079 "\n").
7080
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007081 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7082 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7083 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007084
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007085 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7086 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007087
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007088 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7089 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7090 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7091 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7092 and the result will be the empty string.
7093
7094 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7095 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7096 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7097 arguments can be evaluated.
7098
7099 Examples: >
7100 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7101 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7102<
7103 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7104 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7105
7106remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7107 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007108 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007109 This works like: >
7110 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7111< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7112 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7113 to bring itself to the foreground.
7114 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7115 like foreground() does.
7116 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7117
7118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7119 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7120
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007121< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007122 Win32 console version}
7123
7124
7125remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7126 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7127 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7128 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7129 name of a variable.
7130 Returns zero if none are available.
7131 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7132 See also |clientserver|.
7133 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7134 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7135 Examples: >
7136 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007137 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007138
7139< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7140 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7141
7142remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7143 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7144 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007145 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7146 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007147 See also |clientserver|.
7148 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7149 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7150 Example: >
7151 :echo remote_read(id)
7152
7153< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7154 ServerId()->remote_read()
7155<
7156 *remote_send()* *E241*
7157remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007158 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7159 string, also see |{server}|.
7160
7161 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7162 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7163 |:map|.
7164
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007165 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7166 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7167 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007168
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007169 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7170 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7171 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7172
7173 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7174 up the display.
7175 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007176 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007177 \ remote_read(serverid)
7178
7179 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7180 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007181 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007182 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7183<
7184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7185 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7186<
7187 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7188remote_startserver({name})
7189 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7190 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7191
7192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7193 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7194
7195< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7196
7197remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
7198 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7199 return the item.
7200 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7201 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7202 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7203 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7204 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007205 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007206 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007207 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007208 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7209<
7210 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7211
7212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7213 mylist->remove(idx)
7214
7215remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
7216 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7217 return the byte.
7218 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7219 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7220 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7221 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007222 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007223 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007224 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007225 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7226
7227remove({dict}, {key})
7228 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7229 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007230 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007231< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007232 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007233
7234rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7235 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7236 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7237 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7238 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7239 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7240 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7241
7242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7243 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7244
7245repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7246 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7247 result. Example: >
7248 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7249< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
7250 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
7251 {count} times. Example: >
7252 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7253< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7254
7255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7256 mylist->repeat(count)
7257
7258resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7259 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7260 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7261 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7262 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7263 removed, return {filename}.
7264 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7265 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7266 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7267 stopped after 100 iterations.
7268 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7269 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7270 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7271 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7272 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7273
7274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7275 GetName()->resolve()
7276
7277reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7278 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7279 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7280 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007281 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007282 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7283 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7284< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7285 mylist->reverse()
7286
7287round({expr}) *round()*
7288 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7289 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7290 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7291 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007292 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007293 Examples: >
7294 echo round(0.456)
7295< 0.0 >
7296 echo round(4.5)
7297< 5.0 >
7298 echo round(-4.5)
7299< -5.0
7300
7301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7302 Compute()->round()
7303<
7304 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7305
7306rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7307 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7308 converted to Vim data structures.
7309 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7310 are copied though).
7311 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7312 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7313 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7314 "Object#to_s" method.
7315 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7316 to {expr}.
7317
7318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7319 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7320
7321< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7322
7323screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7324 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7325 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7326 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007327 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007328
7329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7330 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7331
7332screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7333 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7334 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7335 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7336 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7337 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7338 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7339 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7340 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7341
7342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7343 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7344
7345screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7346 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7347 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7348 composing characters on top of the base character.
7349 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7350 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7351
7352 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7353 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7354
7355screencol() *screencol()*
7356 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7357 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7358 This function is mainly used for testing.
7359
7360 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7361 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7362 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7363 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7364 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007365 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007366 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7367 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7368<
7369screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7370 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7371 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7372 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7373 The Dict has these members:
7374 row screen row
7375 col first screen column
7376 endcol last screen column
7377 curscol cursor screen column
7378 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7379 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7380 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7381 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7382 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7383 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7384 width character it would be the same as "col".
7385 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7386 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7387 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7388 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007389 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7390 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007391 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007392
7393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7394 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7395
7396screenrow() *screenrow()*
7397 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7398 cursor. The top line has number one.
7399 This function is mainly used for testing.
7400 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7401
7402 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7403
7404screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7405 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7406 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7407 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7408 characters.
7409 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7410 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7411
7412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7413 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7414<
7415 *search()*
7416search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7417 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7418 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7419
7420 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7421 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7422 move. No error message is given.
7423
7424 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7425 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7426 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7427 'e' move to the End of the match
7428 'n' do Not move the cursor
7429 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7430 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7431 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7432 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7433 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7434 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7435
7436 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7437 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7438 flag.
7439
7440 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7441
7442 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7443 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7444 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7445 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007446 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7447 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7448 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7449
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007450 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7451 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7452 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7453 file).
7454
7455 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7456 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7457 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7458 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7459 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7460< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7461 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7462 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007463 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007464 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7465 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7466 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7467 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7468 giving the argument.
7469 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7470
7471 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7472 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7473 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7474 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7475 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7476 function reference or a lambda.
7477 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7478 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7479 and -1 returned.
7480 *search()-sub-match*
7481 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7482 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7483 whole pattern did match.
7484 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7485
7486 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7487 flag is used.
7488
7489 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7490 :let n = 1
7491 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007492 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007493 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7494 : " first search to find match at start of file
7495 : normal G$
7496 : let flags = "w"
7497 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7498 : s/foo/bar/g
7499 : let flags = "W"
7500 : endwhile
7501 : update " write the file if modified
7502 : let n = n + 1
7503 :endwhile
7504<
7505 Example for using some flags: >
7506 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7507< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7508 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7509 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7510 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7511 line:
7512 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7513 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7514 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7515 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7516 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7517
7518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7519 GetPattern()->search()
7520
7521searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7522 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7523 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7524 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7525
7526 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7527 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7528
7529 key type meaning ~
7530 current |Number| current position of match;
7531 0 if the cursor position is
7532 before the first match
7533 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7534 "pos", otherwise 0
7535 total |Number| total count of matches found
7536 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7537 1: recomputing was timed out
7538 2: max count exceeded
7539
7540 For {options} see further down.
7541
7542 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7543 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7544 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7545 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7546 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7547
7548 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7549 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7550
7551 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7552 " to 1)
7553 let result = searchcount()
7554<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007555 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007556 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7557 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7558 if empty(result)
7559 return ''
7560 endif
7561 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7562 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7563 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7564 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7565 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7566 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7567 \ result.current, result.total)
7568 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7569 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7570 \ result.current, result.total)
7571 endif
7572 endif
7573 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7574 \ result.current, result.total)
7575 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007576 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007577
7578 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7579 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007580 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007581 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7582<
7583 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7584 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7585
7586 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7587 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7588 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7589 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7590 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7591 call searchcount(#{
7592 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7593 redrawstatus
7594 endif
7595 endfunction
7596<
7597 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7598 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7599
7600 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7601 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7602 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7603
7604 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7605 " search again
7606 call searchcount()
7607<
7608 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7609 key type meaning ~
7610 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7611 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7612 otherwise returns the last
7613 computed result (when |n| or
7614 |N| was used when "S" is not
7615 in 'shortmess', or this
7616 function was called).
7617 (default: |TRUE|)
7618 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7619 and different with |@/|.
7620 this works as same as the
7621 below command is executed
7622 before calling this function >
7623 let @/ = pattern
7624< (default: |@/|)
7625 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7626 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7627 for recomputing the result
7628 (default: 0)
7629 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7630 limit. max count of matched
7631 text while recomputing the
7632 result. if search exceeded
7633 total count, "total" value
7634 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7635 (default: 99)
7636 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7637 when recomputing the result.
7638 this changes "current" result
7639 value. see |cursor()|,
7640 |getpos()|
7641 (default: cursor's position)
7642
7643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7644 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7645<
7646searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7647 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7648
7649 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7650 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7651 first match in the function.
7652
7653 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7654 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7655 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7656
7657 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7658 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7659 Example: >
7660 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7661 echo getline('.')
7662 endif
7663<
7664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7665 GetName()->searchdecl()
7666<
7667 *searchpair()*
7668searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7669 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7670 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7671 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7672 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7673 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7674 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7675 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7676 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7677 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7678 given.
7679
7680 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7681 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7682 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7683 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7684 typical use is: >
7685 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7686< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7687
7688 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7689 |search()|. Additionally:
7690 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7691 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7692 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7693 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7694 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7695 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7696
7697 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7698 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7699 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7700 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7701 or a string.
7702 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7703 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7704 and -1 returned.
7705 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7706 Anything else makes the function fail.
7707 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7708 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7709
7710 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7711
7712 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7713 patterns are used like it's on.
7714
7715 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7716 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7717 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7718 if 1
7719 if 2
7720 endif 2
7721 endif 1
7722< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7723 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7724 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7725 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7726 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7727 "endif 2".
7728 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7729 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7730 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7731 the matching start.
7732
7733 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7734
7735 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7736 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7737
7738< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7739 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7740 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7741 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7742 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7743 match.
7744 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7745
7746 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7747
7748< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7749 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7750 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7751
7752 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7753 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7754<
7755 *searchpairpos()*
7756searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7757 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7758 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7759 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7760 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7761 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7762 returns [0, 0]. >
7763
7764 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7765<
7766 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7767
7768 *searchpos()*
7769searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7770 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7771 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7772 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7773 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7774 returns [0, 0].
7775 Example: >
7776 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7777
7778< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7779 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7780 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7781< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7782 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7783
7784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7785 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7786
7787server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7788 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7789 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7790 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7791 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7792 Note:
7793 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7794 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7795 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7796 See also |clientserver|.
7797 Example: >
7798 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7799
7800< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7801 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7802<
7803serverlist() *serverlist()*
7804 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7805 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7806 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7807 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7808 Example: >
7809 :echo serverlist()
7810<
7811setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7812 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7813 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7814
7815 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7816 |bufload()| if needed.
7817
7818 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7819 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7820
7821 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7822 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7823 line then those lines are added.
7824
7825 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7826
7827 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7828 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7829 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7830 added below the last line.
7831
7832 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7833 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7834 error is given.
7835 On success 0 is returned.
7836
7837 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7838 third argument: >
7839 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7840
7841setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7842 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7843 {val}.
7844 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7845 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7846 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7847 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7848 The {varname} argument is a string.
7849 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7850 Examples: >
7851 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7852 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7853< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7854
7855 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7856 third argument: >
7857 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7858
7859
7860setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7861 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7862 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7863 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7864 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7865 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7866
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007867< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007868 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7869 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7870 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7871 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7872 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7873 the character width in screen cells.
7874 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7875 range overlaps with another.
7876 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7877
7878 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7879 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7880
7881 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7882 setcellwidths([]);
7883< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7884 the effect for known emoji characters.
7885
7886setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7887 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7888 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7889
7890 Example:
7891 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7892 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7893< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7894 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7895< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7896
7897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7898 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7899
7900setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7901 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7902 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7903
7904 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7905 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7906 character search
7907 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7908 0 for backward
7909 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7910 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7911 character search
7912
7913 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7914 from a script: >
7915 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7916 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7917 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7918< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7919
7920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7921 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7922
7923setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7924 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7925 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7926 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7927 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7928 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7929 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7930 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7931 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7932 before inserting the resulting text.
7933 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7934 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7935 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7936 command line.
7937
7938 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7939 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7940
7941setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7942setcursorcharpos({list})
7943 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7944 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7945
7946 Example:
7947 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7948 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7949< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7950 call cursor(4, 3)
7951< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7952
7953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7954 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7955
7956
7957setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7958 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7959 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7960
7961< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7962 See also |expr-env|.
7963
7964 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7965 second argument: >
7966 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7967
7968setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7969 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7970 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7971 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7972 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7973 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7974 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7975 characters are not supported.
7976
7977 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7978 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7979 would do the same thing.
7980
7981 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7982
7983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7984 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7985<
7986 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7987
7988
7989setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7990 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7991 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7992 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7993
7994 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7995 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7996 added below the last line.
7997 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7998 converted to a String.
7999
8000 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8001 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8002 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8003
8004 Example: >
8005 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8006
8007< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8008 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8009 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8010< This is equivalent to: >
8011 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8012 : call setline(n, l)
8013 :endfor
8014
8015< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8016
8017 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8018 second argument: >
8019 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8020
8021setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8022 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8023 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8024 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8025
8026 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8027 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8028 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8029 Also see |location-list|.
8030
8031 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8032
8033 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8034 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8035 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8036
8037 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8038 second argument: >
8039 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8040
8041setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8042 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8043 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8044 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8045 example for |getmatches()|.
8046 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8047 window ID instead of the current window.
8048
8049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8050 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8051<
8052 *setpos()*
8053setpos({expr}, {list})
8054 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8055 . the cursor
8056 'x mark x
8057
8058 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8059 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8060 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8061
8062 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8063 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8064 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8065 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8066 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8067 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8068 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8069 Does not change the jumplist.
8070
8071 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8072 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8073 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8074 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8075
8076 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8077 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8078 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8079 character.
8080
8081 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8082 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8083 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8084 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8085 mark position it is not used.
8086
8087 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8088 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8089 before '>.
8090
8091 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8092 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8093
8094 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8095
8096 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8097 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8098 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8099 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8100 |winrestview()|.
8101
8102 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8103 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8104
8105setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8106 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8107
8108 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8109 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8110 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8111 {what}.
8112 *setqflist-what*
8113 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8114 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8115 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8116 entries:
8117
8118 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8119 buffer
8120 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8121 present or it is invalid.
8122 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8123 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8124 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008125 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008126 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8127 col column number
8128 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8129 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008130 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008131 nr error number
8132 text description of the error
8133 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8134 valid recognized error message
8135
8136 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8137 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8138 locate a matching error line.
8139 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8140 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8141 item will not be handled as an error line.
8142 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8143 be used.
8144 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8145 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8146 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8147 cleared.
8148 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8149 |getqflist()| returns.
8150
8151 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8152 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8153 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8154 new list is created.
8155
8156 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8157 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8158 clear the list: >
8159 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8160<
8161 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8162 freed.
8163
8164 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8165 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8166 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8167 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8168 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8169
8170 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8171 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8172 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8173 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8174 'errorformat' option value is used.
8175 See |quickfix-parse|
8176 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8177 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8178 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8179 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8180 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8181 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8182 argument.
8183 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8184 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8185 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8186 See |quickfix-parse|
8187 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8188 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8189 the last quickfix list.
8190 quickfixtextfunc
8191 function to get the text to display in the
8192 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8193 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8194 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8195 of how to write the function and an example.
8196 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8197 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8198 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8199 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8200 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8201 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8202 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8203 specify the list.
8204
8205 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8206 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8207 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8208 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8209<
8210 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8211
8212 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8213 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8214 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8215
8216 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8217 second argument: >
8218 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8219<
8220 *setreg()*
8221setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8222 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8223 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8224 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8225 {regname} must be one character.
8226
8227 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8228 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8229 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8230 then the value is appended.
8231
8232 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8233 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8234 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8235 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8236 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8237 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8238 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8239 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8240
8241 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8242 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8243 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8244 mode is never selected automatically.
8245 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8246
8247 *E883*
8248 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8249 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8250 items act like empty strings.
8251
8252 Examples: >
8253 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8254 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8255 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8256 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8257
8258< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8259 register: >
8260 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8261 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8262< or: >
8263 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8264 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8265 ....
8266 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8267< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8268 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8269 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8270 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8271
8272 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8273 nothing: >
8274 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8275
8276< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8277 second argument: >
8278 GetText()->setreg('a')
8279
8280settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8281 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8282 |t:var|
8283 The {varname} argument is a string.
8284 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8285 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8286 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8287 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8288 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8289
8290 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8291 third argument: >
8292 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8293
8294settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8295 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8296 {val}.
8297 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8298 use |setwinvar()|.
8299 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8300 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8301 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8302 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8303 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8304 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8305 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8306 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8307 Examples: >
8308 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8309 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8310< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8311
8312 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8313 fourth argument: >
8314 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8315
8316settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8317 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8318 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8319
8320 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8321 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8322 stack.
8323 *E962*
8324 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8325 argument:
8326 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8327 stack is replaced.
8328 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8329 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8330 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8331 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8332 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8333
8334 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8335 stack after the modification.
8336
8337 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8338
8339 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8340 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8341 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8342
8343< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8344 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8345 " do something else
8346 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8347 unlet stack
8348<
8349 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8350 second argument: >
8351 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8352
8353setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8354 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8355 Examples: >
8356 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8357 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8358
8359< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8360 third argument: >
8361 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8362
8363sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8364 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8365 checksum of {string}.
8366
8367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8368 GetText()->sha256()
8369
8370< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8371
8372shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8373 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8374 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008375 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008376 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8377 quotes.
8378 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8379 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8380 {string}.
8381 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8382 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8383
8384 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8385 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8386 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8387 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8388 command.
8389
8390 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8391 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8392 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8393 even when inside single quotes.
8394
8395 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8396 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8397 escaped a second time.
8398
8399 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8400 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8401 character inside single quotes.
8402
8403 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008404 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008405< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8406 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008407 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008408< See also |::S|.
8409
8410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8411 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8412
8413shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8414 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8415 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8416 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8417 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8418 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8419
8420 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8421 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8422 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8423 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8424
8425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8426 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8427
8428sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8429
8430
8431simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8432 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8433 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8434 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8435 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8436 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8437 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8438 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8439 standard).
8440 Example: >
8441 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8442< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8443 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8444 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8445 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8446 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8447
8448 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8449 GetName()->simplify()
8450
8451sin({expr}) *sin()*
8452 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8453 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008454 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008455 Examples: >
8456 :echo sin(100)
8457< -0.506366 >
8458 :echo sin(-4.01)
8459< 0.763301
8460
8461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8462 Compute()->sin()
8463<
8464 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8465
8466
8467sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8468 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8469 [-inf, inf].
8470 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008471 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008472 Examples: >
8473 :echo sinh(0.5)
8474< 0.521095 >
8475 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8476< -1.026517
8477
8478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8479 Compute()->sinh()
8480<
8481 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8482
8483
8484slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8485 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8486 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8487 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8488 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8489 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8490 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008491 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008492
8493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8494 GetList()->slice(offset)
8495
8496
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008497sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008498 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8499
8500 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8501 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8502
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008503< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008504 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8505 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8506 current buffer use |:sort|.
8507
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008508 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8509 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8510 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008511
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008512 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008513 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8514 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8515 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8516 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8517 case. Example: >
8518 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8519 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8520 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8521< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8522>
8523 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8524 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8525 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8526< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8527 This does not work properly on Mac.
8528
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008529 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008530 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8531 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8532 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8533
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008534 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008535 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8536 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8537
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008538 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008539 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8540
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008541 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008542 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8543 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8544 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8545 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8546
8547 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8548 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8549
8550 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8551 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8552 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8553 same order as they were originally.
8554
8555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8556 mylist->sort()
8557
8558< Also see |uniq()|.
8559
8560 Example: >
8561 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8562 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8563 endfunc
8564 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8565< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8566 ignores overflow: >
8567 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8568 return a:i1 - a:i2
8569 endfunc
8570< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8571 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8572<
8573sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8574 Stop playing all sounds.
8575
8576 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8577 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8578
8579 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8580
8581 *sound_playevent()*
8582sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8583 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8584 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8585 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8586 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8587 call sound_playevent('bell')
8588< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8589 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8590 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8591
8592 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8593 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8594 argument is the status:
8595 0 sound was played to the end
8596 1 sound was interrupted
8597 2 error occurred after sound started
8598 Example: >
8599 func Callback(id, status)
8600 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8601 endfunc
8602 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8603
8604< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8605
8606 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8607 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8608
8609 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8610 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8611
8612< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8613
8614 *sound_playfile()*
8615sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8616 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8617 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8618 with this command: >
8619 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8620
8621< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8622 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8623
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008624< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008625
8626
8627sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8628 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8629 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8630
8631 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8632 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8633
8634 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8635 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8636
8637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8638 soundid->sound_stop()
8639
8640< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8641
8642 *soundfold()*
8643soundfold({word})
8644 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8645 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8646 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8647 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8648 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8649 the method can be quite slow.
8650
8651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8652 GetWord()->soundfold()
8653<
8654 *spellbadword()*
8655spellbadword([{sentence}])
8656 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8657 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8658 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8659 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8660
8661 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8662 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8663 result is an empty string.
8664
8665 The return value is a list with two items:
8666 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8667 - The type of the spelling error:
8668 "bad" spelling mistake
8669 "rare" rare word
8670 "local" word only valid in another region
8671 "caps" word should start with Capital
8672 Example: >
8673 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8674< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8675
8676 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8677 of 'spelllang' are used.
8678
8679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8680 GetText()->spellbadword()
8681<
8682 *spellsuggest()*
8683spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8684 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8685 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8686 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8687
8688 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8689 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8690 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8691
8692 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8693 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8694 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8695 replace a line.
8696
8697 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8698 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8699 although it may appear capitalized.
8700
8701 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8702 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8703
8704 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8705 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8706
8707split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8708 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8709 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8710 item.
8711 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8712 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8713 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8714 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8715 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8716 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8717 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8718 Example: >
8719 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8720< To split a string in individual characters: >
8721 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8722< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8723 the end of the pattern: >
8724 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8725< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8726 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8727 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8728< The opposite function is |join()|.
8729
8730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8731 GetString()->split()
8732
8733sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8734 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8735 |Float|.
8736 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008737 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8738 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008739 Examples: >
8740 :echo sqrt(100)
8741< 10.0 >
8742 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8743< nan
8744 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8745
8746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8747 Compute()->sqrt()
8748<
8749 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8750
8751
8752srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8753 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8754 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8755 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8756 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8757 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8758 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8759 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8760
8761 Examples: >
8762 :let seed = srand()
8763 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8764 :echo rand(seed)
8765
8766state([{what}]) *state()*
8767 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8768 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8769 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8770 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8771 Yes: then do it right away.
8772 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8773 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8774 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8775 messages and callbacks).
8776 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8777 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8778 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8779 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8780 Also see |mode()|.
8781
8782 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8783 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8784 if state('s') == ''
8785 " screen has not scrolled
8786<
8787 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8788 something is busy:
8789 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8790 stuffed command
8791 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8792 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8793 x executing an autocommand
8794 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8795 ch_readraw() when reading json
8796 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8797 |f| or a count
8798 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8799 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8800 s screen has scrolled for messages
8801
8802str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8803 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8804 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8805 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8806 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8807 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8808 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8809 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8810 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8811 thousand.
8812 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8813 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8814 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8815 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8816 |substitute()|: >
8817 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8818<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008819 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8820
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8822 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8823<
8824 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8825
8826str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8827 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8828 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8829 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8830 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8831< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8832
8833 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8834 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8835 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8836 properly: >
8837 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8838
8839< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8840 GetString()->str2list()
8841
8842
8843str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8844 Convert string {string} to a number.
8845 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8846 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8847 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8848
8849 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8850 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8851 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8852 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8853<
8854 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8855 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8856 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8857 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8858 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8859
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008860 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8861
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8863 GetText()->str2nr()
8864
8865
8866strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8867 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8868 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8869 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8870 composing characters separately.
8871
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008872 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8873
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008874 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8875
8876 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8877 GetText()->strcharlen()
8878
8879
8880strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8881 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8882 of byte index and length.
8883 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8884 counted separately.
8885 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8886 similar to |slice()|.
8887 When a character index is used where a character does not
8888 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8889 example: >
8890 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8891< results in 'a'.
8892
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008893 Returns an empty string on error.
8894
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008895 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8896 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8897
8898
8899strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8900 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8901 in String {string}.
8902 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8903 counted separately.
8904 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8905 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8906
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008907 Returns zero on error.
8908
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008909 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8910
8911 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8912 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8913 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8914 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8915 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8916 endfunction
8917 else
8918 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8919 if a:skipcc
8920 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8921 else
8922 return strchars(a:str)
8923 endif
8924 endfunction
8925 endif
8926<
8927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8928 GetText()->strchars()
8929
8930strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8931 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8932 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8933 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8934 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8935 matters for Tab characters.
8936 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8937 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8938 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8939 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8940 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008941 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008942 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8943
8944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8945 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8946
8947strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8948 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8949 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8950 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8951 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8952 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8953 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8954 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8955 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8956 Examples: >
8957 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8958 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8959 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8960 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8961 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8962 Show mod time of file.c.
8963< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8964 :if exists("*strftime")
8965
8966< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8967 GetFormat()->strftime()
8968
8969strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008970 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
8971 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
8972 index. Composing characters are considered separate
8973 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
8974 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008975 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008976 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8977
8978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8979 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8980
8981stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8982 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8983 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8984 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8985 This can be used to find a second match: >
8986 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8987 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8988< The search is done case-sensitive.
8989 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8990 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8991 See also |strridx()|.
8992 Examples: >
8993 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8994 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8995 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8996< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8997 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8998 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8999
9000 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9001 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9002<
9003 *string()*
9004string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9005 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9006 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9007 {expr} type result ~
9008 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9009 Number 123
9010 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9011 Funcref function('name')
9012 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9013 List [item, item]
9014 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
9015
9016 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9017 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9018 will then fail.
9019
9020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9021 mylist->string()
9022
9023< Also see |strtrans()|.
9024
9025
9026strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9027 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9028 {string} in bytes.
9029 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009030 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009031 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9032 |strchars()|.
9033 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9034
9035 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9036 GetString()->strlen()
9037
9038strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9039 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9040 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9041 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9042 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9043 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9044 following composing characters).
9045 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9046 |strcharpart()|.
9047
9048 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9049 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9050 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9051 end of the {src}. >
9052 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9053 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9054 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9055 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9056
9057< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9058 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9059 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9060<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009061 Returns an empty string on error.
9062
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9064 GetText()->strpart(5)
9065
9066strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9067 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9068 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9069 the format specified in {format}.
9070
9071 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9072 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9073 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9074 matters.
9075
9076 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9077 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9078 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9079 result.
9080
9081 See also |strftime()|.
9082 Examples: >
9083 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9084< 862156163 >
9085 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9086< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9087 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9088< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9089
9090 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9091 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9092<
9093 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9094 :if exists("*strptime")
9095
9096strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9097 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9098 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9099 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9100 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9101 match: >
9102 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9103 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9104< The search is done case-sensitive.
9105 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9106 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9107 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9108 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9109 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9110< *strrchr()*
9111 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9112 function strrchr().
9113
9114 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9115 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9116
9117strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9118 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9119 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9120 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9121 echo strtrans(@a)
9122< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9123 starting a new line.
9124
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009125 Returns an empty string on error.
9126
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009127 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9128 GetString()->strtrans()
9129
9130strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9131 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9132 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9133 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9134 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9135 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009136 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009137 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9138
9139 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9140 GetString()->strwidth()
9141
9142submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9143 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9144 substitute() function.
9145 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9146 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9147 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9148 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9149 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9150
9151 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9152 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9153 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9154 text.
9155 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9156 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9157 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9158
9159 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9160 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9161
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009162 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9163
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009164 Examples: >
9165 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9166 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9167< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9168 A line break is included as a newline character.
9169
9170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9171 GetNr()->submatch()
9172
9173substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9174 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9175 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9176 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9177 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9178
9179 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9180 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9181 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9182 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9183 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9184 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9185 used.
9186
9187 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9188 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9189 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9190 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9191
9192 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9193 unmodified.
9194
9195 Example: >
9196 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9197< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9198 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9199< results in "TESTING".
9200
9201 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9202 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9203 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009204 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009205
9206< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9207 optional argument. Example: >
9208 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9209< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9210 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9211 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009212 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009213
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009214< Returns an empty string on error.
9215
9216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009217 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9218
9219swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9220 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9221 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9222 version Vim version
9223 user user name
9224 host host name
9225 fname original file name
9226 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9227 file
9228 mtime last modification time in seconds
9229 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9230 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9231 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9232 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9233 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9234 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9235 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9236 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9237
9238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9239 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9240
9241swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9242 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9243 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9244 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9245 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9246 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9247
9248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9249 GetBufname()->swapname()
9250
9251synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9252 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9253 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9254 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9255 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9256
9257 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9258 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9259 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9260 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9261 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9262
9263 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9264 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9265 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9266 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9267 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9268 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9269 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9270
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009271 Returns zero on error.
9272
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009273 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9274 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9275<
9276
9277synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9278 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9279 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9280 about a syntax item.
9281 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9282 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9283 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9284 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9285 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9286 {what} result
9287 "name" the name of the syntax item
9288 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9289 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9290 term: empty string)
9291 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9292 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9293 |highlight-font|
9294 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9295 |highlight-guisp|
9296 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9297 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9298 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9299 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9300 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9301 "bold" "1" if bold
9302 "italic" "1" if italic
9303 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9304 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9305 "standout" "1" if standout
9306 "underline" "1" if underlined
9307 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9308 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009309 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009310
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009311 Returns an empty string on error.
9312
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009313 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9314 cursor): >
9315 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9316<
9317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9318 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9319
9320
9321synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9322 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9323 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9324 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9325 ":highlight link" are followed.
9326
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009327 Returns zero on error.
9328
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9330 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9331
9332synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9333 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9334 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9335 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9336 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9337 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9338 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9339 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9340 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9341 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9342 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9343 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9344 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9345 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9346 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9347 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9348 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9349 call returns ~
9350 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9351 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9352 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9353 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9354 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9355 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9356
9357
9358synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9359 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9360 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9361 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9362 like what |synID()| returns.
9363 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9364 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9365 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9366 transparent item.
9367 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9368 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9369 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9370 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9371 endfor
9372< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009373 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009374 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9375 valid positions.
9376
9377system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9378 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9379 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9380
9381 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9382 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9383 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9384 separators yourself.
9385 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9386 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9387 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9388 list items converted to NULs).
9389 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9390 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9391 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9392 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9393
9394 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9395
9396 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9397 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9398 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9399 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9400 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9401<
9402 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9403 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9404 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9405 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9406 cause trouble.
9407 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9408
9409 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009410 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9411 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009412
9413< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9414 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9415 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9416 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9417 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9418
9419 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9420 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9421 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9422 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9423 concatenated commands.
9424
9425 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9426 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9427
9428 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9429 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9430
9431 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9432 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9433 when using a security agent application.
9434 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9435 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9436
9437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9438 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9439
9440
9441systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9442 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9443 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9444 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9445 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9446 result ends in a NL.
9447 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9448
9449 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9450 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9451 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9452<
9453 Returns an empty string on error.
9454
9455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9456 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9457
9458
9459tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9460 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9461 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9462 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9463 omitted the current tab page is used.
9464 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9465 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9466 let buflist = []
9467 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9468 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9469 endfor
9470< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9471
9472 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9473 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9474
9475tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9476 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9477 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9478
9479 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9480 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9481 count).
9482 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9483 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9484 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9485 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9486
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009487 Returns zero on error.
9488
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009489
9490tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9491 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9492 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9493 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9494 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9495 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9496 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9497 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9498 Useful examples: >
9499 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9500 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9501< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9502
9503 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9504 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9505<
9506 *tagfiles()*
9507tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9508 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9509
9510
9511taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9512 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9513
9514 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9515 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9516 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9517
9518 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9519 entries:
9520 name Name of the tag.
9521 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9522 defined. It is either relative to the
9523 current directory or a full path.
9524 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9525 the file.
9526 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9527 entry depends on the language specific
9528 kind values. Only available when
9529 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009530 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009531 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9532 |static-tag| for more information.
9533 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9534 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9535 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9536 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9537 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9538 contained in.
9539
9540 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9541 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9542
9543 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9544
9545 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9546 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9547 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9548 search regular expression pattern.
9549
9550 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9551 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9552 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9553
9554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9555 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9556
9557tan({expr}) *tan()*
9558 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9559 in the range [-inf, inf].
9560 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009561 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009562 Examples: >
9563 :echo tan(10)
9564< 0.648361 >
9565 :echo tan(-4.01)
9566< -1.181502
9567
9568 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9569 Compute()->tan()
9570<
9571 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9572
9573
9574tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9575 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9576 range [-1, 1].
9577 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009578 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009579 Examples: >
9580 :echo tanh(0.5)
9581< 0.462117 >
9582 :echo tanh(-1)
9583< -0.761594
9584
9585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9586 Compute()->tanh()
9587<
9588 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9589
9590
9591tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9592 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9593 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9594 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9595 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009596 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009597< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9598 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9599 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9600 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9601
9602
9603term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9604
9605
9606terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9607 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9608 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9609 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9610 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9611 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9612 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9613 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9614 mouse mouse type supported
9615
9616 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9617
9618 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9619 an empty dictionary.
9620
9621 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9622 current cursor style.
9623 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9624 request the cursor blink status.
9625 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9626 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9627 and |t_RC| on startup.
9628
9629 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9630 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9631
9632 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9633
9634 Also see:
9635 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9636 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9637 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9638
9639
9640test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9641
9642
9643 *timer_info()*
9644timer_info([{id}])
9645 Return a list with information about timers.
9646 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9647 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9648 returned.
9649 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9650
9651 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9652 these items:
9653 "id" the timer ID
9654 "time" time the timer was started with
9655 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9656 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9657 -1 means forever
9658 "callback" the callback
9659 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9660
9661 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9662 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9663
9664< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9665
9666timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9667 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9668 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9669 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9670 has passed.
9671
9672 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9673 for a short time.
9674
9675 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9676 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9677 See |non-zero-arg|.
9678
9679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9680 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9681
9682< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9683
9684 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9685timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9686 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9687
9688 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9689 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9690 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9691
9692 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9693 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9694 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9695 waiting for input.
9696 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9697 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9698
9699 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9700 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9701 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9702 the callback will be called once.
9703 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9704 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9705 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9706 messages.
9707
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009708 Returns -1 on error.
9709
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009710 Example: >
9711 func MyHandler(timer)
9712 echo 'Handler called'
9713 endfunc
9714 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9715 \ {'repeat': 3})
9716< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9717 intervals.
9718
9719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9720 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9721
9722< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9723 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9724
9725timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9726 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9727 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9728 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9729
9730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9731 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9732
9733< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9734
9735timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9736 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9737 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9738 timers there is no error.
9739
9740 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9741
9742tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9743 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9744 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009745 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009746
9747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9748 GetText()->tolower()
9749
9750toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9751 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9752 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009753 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009754
9755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9756 GetText()->toupper()
9757
9758tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9759 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9760 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9761 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9762 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9763 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9764 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9765
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009766 Returns an empty string on error.
9767
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009768 Examples: >
9769 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9770< returns "Hello THere" >
9771 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9772< returns "{blob}"
9773
9774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9775 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9776
9777trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9778 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9779 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9780
9781 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9782 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9783 space character 0xa0.
9784
9785 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9786 characters:
9787 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9788 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9789 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9790 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9791
9792 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009793 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009794
9795 Examples: >
9796 echo trim(" some text ")
9797< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009798 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009799< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9800 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9801< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9802 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9803< returns " vim"
9804
9805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9806 GetText()->trim()
9807
9808trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9809 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9810 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9811 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009812 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009813 Examples: >
9814 echo trunc(1.456)
9815< 1.0 >
9816 echo trunc(-5.456)
9817< -5.0 >
9818 echo trunc(4.0)
9819< 4.0
9820
9821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9822 Compute()->trunc()
9823<
9824 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9825
9826 *type()*
9827type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9828 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9829 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9830 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9831 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9832 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9833 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9834 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9835 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9836 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9837 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9838 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9839 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9840 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9841 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9842 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9843 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9844 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9845 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9846 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9847 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9848 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9849 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9850< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9851 :if exists('v:t_number')
9852
9853< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9854 mylist->type()
9855
9856
9857typename({expr}) *typename()*
9858 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9859 Example: >
9860 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9861 list<number>
9862
9863
9864undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9865 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9866 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9867 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9868 the undo file exists.
9869 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9870 is used internally.
9871 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9872 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9873 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9874 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9875 returns an empty string.
9876
9877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9878 GetFilename()->undofile()
9879
9880undotree() *undotree()*
9881 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9882 the following items:
9883 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9884 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9885 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9886 when some changes were undone.
9887 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9888 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9889 something readable.
9890 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9891 write yet.
9892 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9893 tree.
9894 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9895 This happens when waiting from input from the
9896 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9897 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9898 undo blocks.
9899
9900 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9901 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9902 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9903 |:undolist|.
9904 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9905 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9906 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9907 that was added. This marks the last change
9908 and where further changes will be added.
9909 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9910 that was undone. This marks the current
9911 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9912 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9913 undone after the last change this item will
9914 not appear anywhere.
9915 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9916 write. The number is the write count. The
9917 first write has number 1, the last one the
9918 "save_last" mentioned above.
9919 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9920 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9921 item.
9922
9923uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9924 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9925 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9926 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9927 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9928< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9929 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9930
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009931 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
9932
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9934 mylist->uniq()
9935
9936values({dict}) *values()*
9937 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9938 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009939 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009940
9941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9942 mydict->values()
9943
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009944virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009945 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9946 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9947 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9948 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9949 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9950 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9951 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9952 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009953
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009954 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009955
9956 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
9957 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
9958 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
9959 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
9960 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9961 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
9962 |'virtualedit'|
9963
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009964 The accepted positions are:
9965 . the cursor position
9966 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9967 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9968 plus one)
9969 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9970 returned)
9971 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9972 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9973 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9974 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009975
9976 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
9977 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
9978 character.
9979
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009980 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9981 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009982 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
9983
9984 virtcol(".") " returns 5
9985 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
9986 virtcol("$") " returns 9
9987
9988 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
9989
9990 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009991< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9992 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9993 all lines: >
9994 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9995
9996< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9997 GetPos()->virtcol()
9998
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01009999virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10000 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10001 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10002 column {col}.
10003
10004 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10005 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10006 virtual column is returned.
10007
10008 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10009 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10010
10011 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10012 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10013
10014 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10015
10016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10017 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010018
10019visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10020 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10021 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10022 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10023 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10024 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10025 respectively.
10026 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010027 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010028< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10029 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10030 Visual mode that was used.
10031 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10032 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10033 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10034 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10035 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10036
10037wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10038 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10039 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10040 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10041 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10042
10043 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10044 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10045<
10046 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10047
10048win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10049 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10050 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10051 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10052 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10053 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10054 Example: >
10055 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10056< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10057 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010058 *E994*
10059 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10060 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10061 an empty string is returned.
10062
10063 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10064 second argument: >
10065 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10066
10067win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10068 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10069 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10070
10071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10072 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10073
10074win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10075 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10076 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10077 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10078 number 1.
10079 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10080 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10081 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10082
10083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10084 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10085
10086
10087win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10088 Return the type of the window:
10089 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10090 used to execute autocommands.
10091 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10092 (empty) normal window
10093 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10094 "popup" popup window |popup|
10095 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10096 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10097 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10098
10099 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10100 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10101 |window-ID|.
10102
10103 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10104 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10105 returns "popup".
10106
10107 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10108 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10109<
10110win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10111 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10112 tabpage.
10113 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10114
10115 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10116 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10117
10118win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10119 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10120 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10121 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10122
10123 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10124 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10125
10126win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10127 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10128 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10129
10130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10131 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10132
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010133win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10134 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10135 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10136 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10137 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10138 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10139 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10140 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10141 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10142 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10143 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010144 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10145 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010146
10147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10148 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10149
10150win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10151 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10152 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10153 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10154 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10155 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10156 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10157 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10158 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10159 be found and FALSE otherwise.
10160
10161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10162 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10163
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010164win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10165 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10166 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10167 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10168 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10169 for the current window.
10170 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10171 tabpage.
10172
10173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10174 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10175<
10176win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10177 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10178 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10179 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10180 then closing {nr}.
10181
10182 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10183 Both must be in the current tab page.
10184
10185 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10186
10187 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10188 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10189 like with |:vsplit|.
10190 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10191 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10192 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10193 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10194 'splitright' are used.
10195
10196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10197 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10198<
10199
10200 *winbufnr()*
10201winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10202 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10203 the |window-ID|.
10204 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10205 window is returned.
10206 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10207 Example: >
10208 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10209<
10210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10211 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10212<
10213 *wincol()*
10214wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10215 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10216 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10217
10218 *windowsversion()*
10219windowsversion()
10220 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10221 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10222 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10223 an empty string.
10224
10225winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10226 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10227 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10228 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10229 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10230 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10231 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10232 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010233 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010234
10235< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10236 GetWinid()->winheight()
10237<
10238winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10239 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10240 in a tabpage.
10241
10242 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10243 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10244 returns an empty list.
10245
10246 For a leaf window, it returns:
10247 ['leaf', {winid}]
10248 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10249 returns:
10250 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10251 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10252 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10253
10254 Example: >
10255 " Only one window in the tab page
10256 :echo winlayout()
10257 ['leaf', 1000]
10258 " Two horizontally split windows
10259 :echo winlayout()
10260 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10261 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10262 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10263 " middle window
10264 :echo winlayout(2)
10265 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10266 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10267<
10268 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10269 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10270<
10271 *winline()*
10272winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10273 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10274 the window. The first line is one.
10275 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10276 first, this may cause a scroll.
10277
10278 *winnr()*
10279winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10280 window. The top window has number 1.
10281 Returns zero for a popup window.
10282
10283 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10284 $ the number of the last window (the window
10285 count).
10286 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10287 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10288 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10289 returned.
10290 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10291 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10292 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10293 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10294 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10295 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10296 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10297 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10298 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10299 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010300 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010301 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10302 Examples: >
10303 let window_count = winnr('$')
10304 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10305 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10306
10307< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10308 GetWinval()->winnr()
10309<
10310 *winrestcmd()*
10311winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10312 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10313 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10314 unchanged.
10315 Example: >
10316 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10317 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10318 :exe cmd
10319<
10320 *winrestview()*
10321winrestview({dict})
10322 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10323 the view of the current window.
10324 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10325 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10326 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10327 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10328<
10329 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10330 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10331 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10332 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10333
10334 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10335 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10336
10337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10338 GetView()->winrestview()
10339<
10340 *winsaveview()*
10341winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10342 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10343 restore the view.
10344 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10345 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10346 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10347 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10348 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10349 The return value includes:
10350 lnum cursor line number
10351 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010352 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010353 returns)
10354 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010355 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10356 the first column is zero, as opposed
10357 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10358 |$| command it will be a very large
10359 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010360 topline first line in the window
10361 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10362 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10363 'wrap' is off
10364 skipcol columns skipped
10365 Note that no option values are saved.
10366
10367
10368winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10369 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10370 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10371 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10372 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10373 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10374 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010375 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010376 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10377 : 50 wincmd |
10378 :endif
10379< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10380 option.
10381
10382 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10383 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10384
10385
10386wordcount() *wordcount()*
10387 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10388 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10389 |g_CTRL-G|
10390 The return value includes:
10391 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10392 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10393 words Number of words in the buffer
10394 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10395 (not in Visual mode)
10396 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10397 (not in Visual mode)
10398 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10399 (not in Visual mode)
10400 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10401 (only in Visual mode)
10402 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10403 (only in Visual mode)
10404 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10405 (only in Visual mode)
10406
10407
10408 *writefile()*
10409writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10410 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10411 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10412 or Number.
10413 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
10414 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
10415 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
10416
10417 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10418 unmodified.
10419
10420 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
10421 appended to the file: >
10422 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10423 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10424<
10425 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
10426 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
10427 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
10428 crashes.
10429 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10430 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10431 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
10432 when 'fsync' is set.
10433
10434 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10435 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10436 to writefile().
10437 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
10438 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10439 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10440 fails.
10441 Also see |readfile()|.
10442 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10443 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10444 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10445
10446< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10447 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10448
10449
10450xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10451 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10452 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010453 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010454 Example: >
10455 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10456<
10457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10458 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10459<
10460
10461==============================================================================
104623. Feature list *feature-list*
10463
10464There are three types of features:
104651. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10466 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10467 :if has("cindent")
10468< *gui_running*
104692. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10470 Example: >
10471 :if has("gui_running")
10472< *has-patch*
104733. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10474 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10475 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10476 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10477< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10478 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10479 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10480 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10481 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10482 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10483
10484Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10485use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10486
10487
10488acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
10489all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
10490amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10491arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10492arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10493autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10494autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10495autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10496balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10497balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10498beos BeOS version of Vim.
10499browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10500 work.
10501browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10502bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10503builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10504byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10505channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010506cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010507clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10508clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10509clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10510cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10511cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10512cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10513comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10514compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10515conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10516cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10517cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10518cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10519debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10520dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10521dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10522diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10523digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10524directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10525dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10526drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10527ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10528emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10529eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10530 true, of course!
10531ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10532extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10533 |'hlsearch'|
10534farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10535file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10536filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10537 read/write/filter commands
10538find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10539 |+find_in_path|.
10540float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10541fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10542 this is not present).
10543folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10544footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10545fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10546gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10547gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010548gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010549gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10550gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10551gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10552gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10553gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10554gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10555gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10556gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10557gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10558gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10559gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10560haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10561hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10562hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10563iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10564insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10565 Insert mode. (always true)
10566job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10567ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010568jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010569keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10570lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10571langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10572libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10573linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10574 'breakindent' support.
10575linux Linux version of Vim.
10576lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010577 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010578listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10579 and the argument list |arglist|.
10580localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10581lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10582mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10583macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10584menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10585mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10586modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10587 (always true)
10588mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10589mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10590mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10591mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10592mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10593mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10594mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10595mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10596mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10597mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10598mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10599multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10600multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10601multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10602multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10603mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10604nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10605netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10606netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010607num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010608ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10609osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10610osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10611packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10612path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10613perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10614persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10615postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10616printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10617profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10618python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10619python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10620python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10621python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10622python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10623python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10624pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10625qnx QNX version of Vim.
10626quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10627reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10628rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10629ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10630scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10631showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10632signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010633smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010634sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10635sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10636spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10637startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10638statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10639 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10640sun SunOS version of Vim.
10641sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10642syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10643syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10644 current buffer.
10645system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10646tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010647 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010648tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10649 |tag-old-static|.
10650tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10651termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10652terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10653terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10654termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10655textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10656textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10657tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10658 or terminfo file.
10659timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10660title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010661 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010662toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10663ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10664ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10665unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10666unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10667user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10668vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10669vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10670 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10671vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10672 (always true)
10673vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10674 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010675vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010676viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10677vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10678vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10679vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010680vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010681virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10682visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10683visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10684 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10685vms VMS version of Vim.
10686vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10687vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10688 out if it works in the current console).
10689wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10690wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10691win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10692win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10693 64 bits)
10694win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10695win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10696win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10697winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10698windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10699 (always true)
10700writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10701xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10702xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10703xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10704xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10705 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10706xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10707xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10708xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10709xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10710 xterm screen.
10711x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10712
10713
10714==============================================================================
107154. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10716
10717This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10718|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10719pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10720same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10721When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10722pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10723>
10724 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10725 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10726 aa
10727 xx
10728 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10729 a
10730 x
10731
10732Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10733"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10734"\n".
10735
10736 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: