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eval.txt For Vim version 8.0. Last change: 2018 Apr 20 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar Expression evaluation expression expr E15 eval Using expressions is introduced in chapter 41 of the user manual \|usr_41.txt\|. Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been done, the features in this document are not available. See \|+eval\| and \|no-eval-feature\|. 1. Variables \|variables\| 1.1 Variable types 1.2 Function references \|Funcref\| 1.3 Lists \|Lists\| 1.4 Dictionaries \|Dictionaries\| 1.5 More about variables \|more-variables\| 2. Expression syntax \|expression-syntax\| 3. Internal variable \|internal-variables\| 4. Builtin Functions \|functions\| 5. Defining functions \|user-functions\| 6. Curly braces names \|curly-braces-names\| 7. Commands \|expression-commands\| 8. Exception handling \|exception-handling\| 9. Examples \|eval-examples\| 10. No +eval feature \|no-eval-feature\| 11. The sandbox \|eval-sandbox\| 12. Textlock \|textlock\| 13. Testing \|testing\| {Vi does not have any of these commands} ============================================================================== 1. Variables variables 1.1 Variable types ~ E712 There are nine types of variables: Number A 32 or 64 bit signed number. \|expr-number\| Number 64-bit Numbers are available only when compiled with the \|+num64\| feature. Examples: -123 0x10 0177 0b1011 Float A floating point number. \|floating-point-format\| Float {only when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} Examples: 123.456 1.15e-6 -1.1e3 E928 String A NUL terminated string of 8-bit unsigned characters (bytes). \|expr-string\| Examples: "ab\txx\"--" 'x-z''a,c' List An ordered sequence of items \|List\|. Example: [1, 2, ['a', 'b']] Dictionary An associative, unordered array: Each entry has a key and a value. \|Dictionary\| Example: {'blue': "#0000ff", 'red': "#ff0000"} Funcref A reference to a function \|Funcref\|. Example: function("strlen") It can be bound to a dictionary and arguments, it then works like a Partial. Example: function("Callback", [arg], myDict) Special \|v:false\|, \|v:true\|, \|v:none\| and \|v:null\|. Special Job Used for a job, see \|job_start()\|. Job Jobs Channel Used for a channel, see \|ch_open()\|. Channel Channels The Number and String types are converted automatically, depending on how they are used. Conversion from a Number to a String is by making the ASCII representation of the Number. Examples: Number 123 --> String "123" ~ Number 0 --> String "0" ~ Number -1 --> String "-1" ~ octal Conversion from a String to a Number is done by converting the first digits to a number. Hexadecimal "0xf9", Octal "017", and Binary "0b10" numbers are recognized. If the String doesn't start with digits, the result is zero. Examples: String "456" --> Number 456 ~ String "6bar" --> Number 6 ~ String "foo" --> Number 0 ~ String "0xf1" --> Number 241 ~ String "0100" --> Number 64 ~ String "0b101" --> Number 5 ~ String "-8" --> Number -8 ~ String "+8" --> Number 0 ~ To force conversion from String to Number, add zero to it: > :echo "0100" + 0 < 64 ~ To avoid a leading zero to cause octal conversion, or for using a different base, use \|str2nr()\|. TRUE FALSE For boolean operators Numbers are used. Zero is FALSE, non-zero is TRUE. You can also use \|v:false\| and \|v:true\|. When TRUE is returned from a function it is the Number one, FALSE is the number zero. Note that in the command: > :if "foo" :" NOT executed "foo" is converted to 0, which means FALSE. If the string starts with a non-zero number it means TRUE: > :if "8foo" :" executed To test for a non-empty string, use empty(): > :if !empty("foo") < non-zero-arg Function arguments often behave slightly different from \|TRUE\|: If the argument is present and it evaluates to a non-zero Number, \|v:true\| or a non-empty String, then the value is considered to be TRUE. Note that " " and "0" are also non-empty strings, thus considered to be TRUE. A List, Dictionary or Float is not a Number or String, thus evaluate to FALSE. E745 E728 E703 E729 E730 E731 E908 E910 E913 List, Dictionary, Funcref, Job and Channel types are not automatically converted. E805 E806 E808 When mixing Number and Float the Number is converted to Float. Otherwise there is no automatic conversion of Float. You can use str2float() for String to Float, printf() for Float to String and float2nr() for Float to Number. E891 E892 E893 E894 E907 E911 E914 When expecting a Float a Number can also be used, but nothing else. no-type-checking You will not get an error if you try to change the type of a variable. 1.2 Function references ~ Funcref E695 E718 A Funcref variable is obtained with the \|function()\| function, the \|funcref()\| function or created with the lambda expression \|expr-lambda\|. It can be used in an expression in the place of a function name, before the parenthesis around the arguments, to invoke the function it refers to. Example: > :let Fn = function("MyFunc") :echo Fn() < E704 E705 E707 A Funcref variable must start with a capital, "s:", "w:", "t:" or "b:". You can use "g:" but the following name must still start with a capital. You cannot have both a Funcref variable and a function with the same name. A special case is defining a function and directly assigning its Funcref to a Dictionary entry. Example: > :function dict.init() dict : let self.val = 0 :endfunction The key of the Dictionary can start with a lower case letter. The actual function name is not used here. Also see \|numbered-function\|. A Funcref can also be used with the \|:call\| command: > :call Fn() :call dict.init() The name of the referenced function can be obtained with \|string()\|. > :let func = string(Fn) You can use \|call()\| to invoke a Funcref and use a list variable for the arguments: > :let r = call(Fn, mylist) < Partial A Funcref optionally binds a Dictionary and/or arguments. This is also called a Partial. This is created by passing the Dictionary and/or arguments to function() or funcref(). When calling the function the Dictionary and/or arguments will be passed to the function. Example: > let Cb = function('Callback', ['foo'], myDict) call Cb() This will invoke the function as if using: > call myDict.Callback('foo') This is very useful when passing a function around, e.g. in the arguments of \|ch_open()\|. Note that binding a function to a Dictionary also happens when the function is a member of the Dictionary: > let myDict.myFunction = MyFunction call myDict.myFunction() Here MyFunction() will get myDict passed as "self". This happens when the "myFunction" member is accessed. When making assigning "myFunction" to otherDict and calling it, it will be bound to otherDict: > let otherDict.myFunction = myDict.myFunction call otherDict.myFunction() Now "self" will be "otherDict". But when the dictionary was bound explicitly this won't happen: > let myDict.myFunction = function(MyFunction, myDict) let otherDict.myFunction = myDict.myFunction call otherDict.myFunction() Here "self" will be "myDict", because it was bound explicitly. 1.3 Lists ~ list List Lists E686 A List is an ordered sequence of items. An item can be of any type. Items can be accessed by their index number. Items can be added and removed at any position in the sequence. List creation ~ E696 E697 A List is created with a comma separated list of items in square brackets. Examples: > :let mylist = [1, two, 3, "four"] :let emptylist = [] An item can be any expression. Using a List for an item creates a List of Lists: > :let nestlist = [[11, 12], [21, 22], [31, 32]] An extra comma after the last item is ignored. List index ~ list-index E684 An item in the List can be accessed by putting the index in square brackets after the List. Indexes are zero-based, thus the first item has index zero. > :let item = mylist[0] " get the first item: 1 :let item = mylist[2] " get the third item: 3 When the resulting item is a list this can be repeated: > :let item = nestlist[0][1] " get the first list, second item: 12 < A negative index is counted from the end. Index -1 refers to the last item in the List, -2 to the last but one item, etc. > :let last = mylist[-1] " get the last item: "four" To avoid an error for an invalid index use the \|get()\| function. When an item is not available it returns zero or the default value you specify: > :echo get(mylist, idx) :echo get(mylist, idx, "NONE") List concatenation ~ Two lists can be concatenated with the "+" operator: > :let longlist = mylist + [5, 6] :let mylist += [7, 8] To prepend or append an item turn the item into a list by putting [] around it. To change a list in-place see \|list-modification\| below. Sublist ~ sublist A part of the List can be obtained by specifying the first and last index, separated by a colon in square brackets: > :let shortlist = mylist[2:-1] " get List [3, "four"] Omitting the first index is similar to zero. Omitting the last index is similar to -1. > :let endlist = mylist[2:] " from item 2 to the end: [3, "four"] :let shortlist = mylist[2:2] " List with one item: [3] :let otherlist = mylist[:] " make a copy of the List If the first index is beyond the last item of the List or the second item is before the first item, the result is an empty list. There is no error message. If the second index is equal to or greater than the length of the list the length minus one is used: > :let mylist = [0, 1, 2, 3] :echo mylist[2:8] " result: [2, 3] NOTE: mylist[s:e] means using the variable "s:e" as index. Watch out for using a single letter variable before the ":". Insert a space when needed: mylist[s : e]. List identity ~ list-identity When variable "aa" is a list and you assign it to another variable "bb", both variables refer to the same list. Thus changing the list "aa" will also change "bb": > :let aa = [1, 2, 3] :let bb = aa :call add(aa, 4) :echo bb < [1, 2, 3, 4] Making a copy of a list is done with the \|copy()\| function. Using [:] also works, as explained above. This creates a shallow copy of the list: Changing a list item in the list will also change the item in the copied list: > :let aa = [[1, 'a'], 2, 3] :let bb = copy(aa) :call add(aa, 4) :let aa[0][1] = 'aaa' :echo aa < [[1, aaa], 2, 3, 4] > :echo bb < [[1, aaa], 2, 3] To make a completely independent list use \|deepcopy()\|. This also makes a copy of the values in the list, recursively. Up to a hundred levels deep. The operator "is" can be used to check if two variables refer to the same List. "isnot" does the opposite. In contrast "==" compares if two lists have the same value. > :let alist = [1, 2, 3] :let blist = [1, 2, 3] :echo alist is blist < 0 > :echo alist == blist < 1 Note about comparing lists: Two lists are considered equal if they have the same length and all items compare equal, as with using "==". There is one exception: When comparing a number with a string they are considered different. There is no automatic type conversion, as with using "==" on variables. Example: > echo 4 == "4" < 1 > echo [4] == ["4"] < 0 Thus comparing Lists is more strict than comparing numbers and strings. You can compare simple values this way too by putting them in a list: > :let a = 5 :let b = "5" :echo a == b < 1 > :echo [a] == [b] < 0 List unpack ~ To unpack the items in a list to individual variables, put the variables in square brackets, like list items: > :let [var1, var2] = mylist When the number of variables does not match the number of items in the list this produces an error. To handle any extra items from the list append ";" and a variable name: > :let [var1, var2; rest] = mylist This works like: > :let var1 = mylist[0] :let var2 = mylist[1] :let rest = mylist[2:] Except that there is no error if there are only two items. "rest" will be an empty list then. List modification ~ list-modification To change a specific item of a list use \|:let\| this way: > :let list[4] = "four" :let listlist[0][3] = item To change part of a list you can specify the first and last item to be modified. The value must at least have the number of items in the range: > :let list[3:5] = [3, 4, 5] Adding and removing items from a list is done with functions. Here are a few examples: > :call insert(list, 'a') " prepend item 'a' :call insert(list, 'a', 3) " insert item 'a' before list[3] :call add(list, "new") " append String item :call add(list, [1, 2]) " append a List as one new item :call extend(list, [1, 2]) " extend the list with two more items :let i = remove(list, 3) " remove item 3 :unlet list[3] " idem :let l = remove(list, 3, -1) " remove items 3 to last item :unlet list[3 : ] " idem :call filter(list, 'v:val !~ "x"') " remove items with an 'x' Changing the order of items in a list: > :call sort(list) " sort a list alphabetically :call reverse(list) " reverse the order of items :call uniq(sort(list)) " sort and remove duplicates For loop ~ The \|:for\| loop executes commands for each item in a list. A variable is set to each item in the list in sequence. Example: > :for item in mylist : call Doit(item) :endfor This works like: > :let index = 0 :while index < len(mylist) : let item = mylist[index] : :call Doit(item) : let index = index + 1 :endwhile If all you want to do is modify each item in the list then the \|map()\| function will be a simpler method than a for loop. Just like the \|:let\| command, \|:for\| also accepts a list of variables. This requires the argument to be a list of lists. > :for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 8], [3, 0]] : call Doit(lnum, col) :endfor This works like a \|:let\| command is done for each list item. Again, the types must remain the same to avoid an error. It is also possible to put remaining items in a List variable: > :for [i, j; rest] in listlist : call Doit(i, j) : if !empty(rest) : echo "remainder: " . string(rest) : endif :endfor List functions ~ E714 Functions that are useful with a List: > :let r = call(funcname, list) " call a function with an argument list :if empty(list) " check if list is empty :let l = len(list) " number of items in list :let big = max(list) " maximum value in list :let small = min(list) " minimum value in list :let xs = count(list, 'x') " count nr of times 'x' appears in list :let i = index(list, 'x') " index of first 'x' in list :let lines = getline(1, 10) " get ten text lines from buffer :call append('$', lines) " append text lines in buffer :let list = split("a b c") " create list from items in a string :let string = join(list, ', ') " create string from list items :let s = string(list) " String representation of list :call map(list, '">> " . v:val') " prepend ">> " to each item Don't forget that a combination of features can make things simple. For example, to add up all the numbers in a list: > :exe 'let sum = ' . join(nrlist, '+') 1.4 Dictionaries ~ dict Dictionaries Dictionary A Dictionary is an associative array: Each entry has a key and a value. The entry can be located with the key. The entries are stored without a specific ordering. Dictionary creation ~ E720 E721 E722 E723 A Dictionary is created with a comma separated list of entries in curly braces. Each entry has a key and a value, separated by a colon. Each key can only appear once. Examples: > :let mydict = {1: 'one', 2: 'two', 3: 'three'} :let emptydict = {} < E713 E716 E717 A key is always a String. You can use a Number, it will be converted to a String automatically. Thus the String '4' and the number 4 will find the same entry. Note that the String '04' and the Number 04 are different, since the Number will be converted to the String '4'. The empty string can be used as a key. A value can be any expression. Using a Dictionary for a value creates a nested Dictionary: > :let nestdict = {1: {11: 'a', 12: 'b'}, 2: {21: 'c'}} An extra comma after the last entry is ignored. Accessing entries ~ The normal way to access an entry is by putting the key in square brackets: > :let val = mydict["one"] :let mydict["four"] = 4 You can add new entries to an existing Dictionary this way, unlike Lists. For keys that consist entirely of letters, digits and underscore the following form can be used \|expr-entry\|: > :let val = mydict.one :let mydict.four = 4 Since an entry can be any type, also a List and a Dictionary, the indexing and key lookup can be repeated: > :echo dict.key[idx].key Dictionary to List conversion ~ You may want to loop over the entries in a dictionary. For this you need to turn the Dictionary into a List and pass it to \|:for\|. Most often you want to loop over the keys, using the \|keys()\| function: > :for key in keys(mydict) : echo key . ': ' . mydict[key] :endfor The List of keys is unsorted. You may want to sort them first: > :for key in sort(keys(mydict)) To loop over the values use the \|values()\| function: > :for v in values(mydict) : echo "value: " . v :endfor If you want both the key and the value use the \|items()\| function. It returns a List in which each item is a List with two items, the key and the value: > :for [key, value] in items(mydict) : echo key . ': ' . value :endfor Dictionary identity ~ dict-identity Just like Lists you need to use \|copy()\| and \|deepcopy()\| to make a copy of a Dictionary. Otherwise, assignment results in referring to the same Dictionary: > :let onedict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2} :let adict = onedict :let adict['a'] = 11 :echo onedict['a'] 11 Two Dictionaries compare equal if all the key-value pairs compare equal. For more info see \|list-identity\|. Dictionary modification ~ dict-modification To change an already existing entry of a Dictionary, or to add a new entry, use \|:let\| this way: > :let dict[4] = "four" :let dict['one'] = item Removing an entry from a Dictionary is done with \|remove()\| or \|:unlet\|. Three ways to remove the entry with key "aaa" from dict: > :let i = remove(dict, 'aaa') :unlet dict.aaa :unlet dict['aaa'] Merging a Dictionary with another is done with \|extend()\|: > :call extend(adict, bdict) This extends adict with all entries from bdict. Duplicate keys cause entries in adict to be overwritten. An optional third argument can change this. Note that the order of entries in a Dictionary is irrelevant, thus don't expect ":echo adict" to show the items from bdict after the older entries in adict. Weeding out entries from a Dictionary can be done with \|filter()\|: > :call filter(dict, 'v:val =~ "x"') This removes all entries from "dict" with a value not matching 'x'. Dictionary function ~ Dictionary-function self E725 E862 When a function is defined with the "dict" attribute it can be used in a special way with a dictionary. Example: > :function Mylen() dict : return len(self.data) :endfunction :let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3], 'len': function("Mylen")} :echo mydict.len() This is like a method in object oriented programming. The entry in the Dictionary is a \|Funcref\|. The local variable "self" refers to the dictionary the function was invoked from. It is also possible to add a function without the "dict" attribute as a Funcref to a Dictionary, but the "self" variable is not available then. numbered-function anonymous-function To avoid the extra name for the function it can be defined and directly assigned to a Dictionary in this way: > :let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3]} :function mydict.len() : return len(self.data) :endfunction :echo mydict.len() The function will then get a number and the value of dict.len is a \|Funcref\| that references this function. The function can only be used through a \|Funcref\|. It will automatically be deleted when there is no \|Funcref\| remaining that refers to it. It is not necessary to use the "dict" attribute for a numbered function. If you get an error for a numbered function, you can find out what it is with a trick. Assuming the function is 42, the command is: > :function {42} Functions for Dictionaries ~ E715 Functions that can be used with a Dictionary: > :if has_key(dict, 'foo') " TRUE if dict has entry with key "foo" :if empty(dict) " TRUE if dict is empty :let l = len(dict) " number of items in dict :let big = max(dict) " maximum value in dict :let small = min(dict) " minimum value in dict :let xs = count(dict, 'x') " count nr of times 'x' appears in dict :let s = string(dict) " String representation of dict :call map(dict, '">> " . v:val') " prepend ">> " to each item 1.5 More about variables ~ more-variables If you need to know the type of a variable or expression, use the \|type()\| function. When the '!' flag is included in the 'viminfo' option, global variables that start with an uppercase letter, and don't contain a lowercase letter, are stored in the viminfo file \|viminfo-file\|. When the 'sessionoptions' option contains "global", global variables that start with an uppercase letter and contain at least one lowercase letter are stored in the session file \|session-file\|. variable name can be stored where ~ my_var_6 not My_Var_6 session file MY_VAR_6 viminfo file It's possible to form a variable name with curly braces, see \|curly-braces-names\|. ============================================================================== 2. Expression syntax expression-syntax Expression syntax summary, from least to most significant: \|expr1\| expr2 expr2 ? expr1 : expr1 if-then-else \|expr2\| expr3 expr3 \|\| expr3 .. logical OR \|expr3\| expr4 expr4 && expr4 .. logical AND \|expr4\| expr5 expr5 == expr5 equal expr5 != expr5 not equal expr5 > expr5 greater than expr5 >= expr5 greater than or equal expr5 < expr5 smaller than expr5 <= expr5 smaller than or equal expr5 =~ expr5 regexp matches expr5 !~ expr5 regexp doesn't match expr5 ==? expr5 equal, ignoring case expr5 ==# expr5 equal, match case etc. As above, append ? for ignoring case, # for matching case expr5 is expr5 same \|List\| instance expr5 isnot expr5 different \|List\| instance \|expr5\| expr6 expr6 + expr6 .. number addition or list concatenation expr6 - expr6 .. number subtraction expr6 . expr6 .. string concatenation \|expr6\| expr7 expr7 * expr7 .. number multiplication expr7 / expr7 .. number division expr7 % expr7 .. number modulo \|expr7\| expr8 ! expr7 logical NOT - expr7 unary minus + expr7 unary plus \|expr8\| expr9 expr8[expr1] byte of a String or item of a \|List\| expr8[expr1 : expr1] substring of a String or sublist of a \|List\| expr8.name entry in a \|Dictionary\| expr8(expr1, ...) function call with \|Funcref\| variable \|expr9\| number number constant "string" string constant, backslash is special 'string' string constant, ' is doubled [expr1, ...] \|List\| {expr1: expr1, ...} \|Dictionary\| &option option value (expr1) nested expression variable internal variable va{ria}ble internal variable with curly braces $VAR environment variable @r contents of register 'r' function(expr1, ...) function call func{ti}on(expr1, ...) function call with curly braces {args -> expr1} lambda expression ".." indicates that the operations in this level can be concatenated. Example: > &nu \|\| &list && &shell == "csh" All expressions within one level are parsed from left to right. expr1 expr1 E109 ----- expr2 ? expr1 : expr1 The expression before the '?' is evaluated to a number. If it evaluates to \|TRUE\|, the result is the value of the expression between the '?' and ':', otherwise the result is the value of the expression after the ':'. Example: > :echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum Since the first expression is an "expr2", it cannot contain another ?:. The other two expressions can, thus allow for recursive use of ?:. Example: > :echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum == 1000 ? "last" : lnum To keep this readable, using \|line-continuation\| is suggested: > :echo lnum == 1 :\ ? "top" :\ : lnum == 1000 :\ ? "last" :\ : lnum You should always put a space before the ':', otherwise it can be mistaken for use in a variable such as "a:1". expr2 and expr3 expr2 expr3 --------------- expr3 \|\| expr3 .. logical OR expr-barbar expr4 && expr4 .. logical AND expr-&& The "\|\|" and "&&" operators take one argument on each side. The arguments are (converted to) Numbers. The result is: input output ~ n1 n2 n1 \|\| n2 n1 && n2 ~ \|FALSE\| \|FALSE\| \|FALSE\| \|FALSE\| \|FALSE\| \|TRUE\| \|TRUE\| \|FALSE\| \|TRUE\| \|FALSE\| \|TRUE\| \|FALSE\| \|TRUE\| \|TRUE\| \|TRUE\| \|TRUE\| The operators can be concatenated, for example: > &nu \|\| &list && &shell == "csh" Note that "&&" takes precedence over "\|\|", so this has the meaning of: > &nu \|\| (&list && &shell == "csh") Once the result is known, the expression "short-circuits", that is, further arguments are not evaluated. This is like what happens in C. For example: > let a = 1 echo a \|\| b This is valid even if there is no variable called "b" because "a" is \|TRUE\|, so the result must be \|TRUE\|. Similarly below: > echo exists("b") && b == "yes" This is valid whether "b" has been defined or not. The second clause will only be evaluated if "b" has been defined. expr4 expr4 ----- expr5 {cmp} expr5 Compare two expr5 expressions, resulting in a 0 if it evaluates to false, or 1 if it evaluates to true. expr-== expr-!= expr-> expr->= expr-< expr-<= expr-=~ expr-!~ expr-==# expr-!=# expr-># expr->=# expr-<# expr-<=# expr-=~# expr-!~# expr-==? expr-!=? expr->? expr->=? expr-<? expr-<=? expr-=~? expr-!~? expr-is expr-isnot expr-is# expr-isnot# expr-is? expr-isnot? use 'ignorecase' match case ignore case ~ equal == ==# ==? not equal != !=# !=? greater than > ># >? greater than or equal >= >=# >=? smaller than < <# <? smaller than or equal <= <=# <=? regexp matches =~ =~# =~? regexp doesn't match !~ !~# !~? same instance is is# is? different instance isnot isnot# isnot? Examples: "abc" ==# "Abc" evaluates to 0 "abc" ==? "Abc" evaluates to 1 "abc" == "Abc" evaluates to 1 if 'ignorecase' is set, 0 otherwise E691 E692 A \|List\| can only be compared with a \|List\| and only "equal", "not equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used. This compares the values of the list, recursively. Ignoring case means case is ignored when comparing item values. E735 E736 A \|Dictionary\| can only be compared with a \|Dictionary\| and only "equal", "not equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used. This compares the key/values of the \|Dictionary\| recursively. Ignoring case means case is ignored when comparing item values. E694 A \|Funcref\| can only be compared with a \|Funcref\| and only "equal", "not equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used. Case is never ignored. Whether arguments or a Dictionary are bound (with a partial) matters. The Dictionaries must also be equal (or the same, in case of "is") and the arguments must be equal (or the same). To compare Funcrefs to see if they refer to the same function, ignoring bound Dictionary and arguments, use \|get()\| to get the function name: > if get(Part1, 'name') == get(Part2, 'name') " Part1 and Part2 refer to the same function When using "is" or "isnot" with a \|List\| or a \|Dictionary\| this checks if the expressions are referring to the same \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| instance. A copy of a \|List\| is different from the original \|List\|. When using "is" without a \|List\| or a \|Dictionary\| it is equivalent to using "equal", using "isnot" equivalent to using "not equal". Except that a different type means the values are different: > echo 4 == '4' 1 echo 4 is '4' 0 echo 0 is [] 0 "is#"/"isnot#" and "is?"/"isnot?" can be used to match and ignore case. When comparing a String with a Number, the String is converted to a Number, and the comparison is done on Numbers. This means that: > echo 0 == 'x' 1 because 'x' converted to a Number is zero. However: > echo [0] == ['x'] 0 Inside a List or Dictionary this conversion is not used. When comparing two Strings, this is done with strcmp() or stricmp(). This results in the mathematical difference (comparing byte values), not necessarily the alphabetical difference in the local language. When using the operators with a trailing '#', or the short version and 'ignorecase' is off, the comparing is done with strcmp(): case matters. When using the operators with a trailing '?', or the short version and 'ignorecase' is set, the comparing is done with stricmp(): case is ignored. 'smartcase' is not used. The "=~" and "!~" operators match the lefthand argument with the righthand argument, which is used as a pattern. See \|pattern\| for what a pattern is. This matching is always done like 'magic' was set and 'cpoptions' is empty, no matter what the actual value of 'magic' or 'cpoptions' is. This makes scripts portable. To avoid backslashes in the regexp pattern to be doubled, use a single-quote string, see \|literal-string\|. Since a string is considered to be a single line, a multi-line pattern (containing \n, backslash-n) will not match. However, a literal NL character can be matched like an ordinary character. Examples: "foo\nbar" =~ "\n" evaluates to 1 "foo\nbar" =~ "\\n" evaluates to 0 expr5 and expr6 expr5 expr6 --------------- expr6 + expr6 .. Number addition or \|List\| concatenation expr-+ expr6 - expr6 .. Number subtraction expr-- expr6 . expr6 .. String concatenation expr-. For \|Lists\| only "+" is possible and then both expr6 must be a list. The result is a new list with the two lists Concatenated. expr7 * expr7 .. Number multiplication expr-star expr7 / expr7 .. Number division expr-/ expr7 % expr7 .. Number modulo expr-% For all, except ".", Strings are converted to Numbers. For bitwise operators see \|and()\|, \|or()\| and \|xor()\|. Note the difference between "+" and ".": "123" + "456" = 579 "123" . "456" = "123456" Since '.' has the same precedence as '+' and '-', you need to read: > 1 . 90 + 90.0 As: > (1 . 90) + 90.0 That works, since the String "190" is automatically converted to the Number 190, which can be added to the Float 90.0. However: > 1 . 90 * 90.0 Should be read as: > 1 . (90 * 90.0) Since '.' has lower precedence than ''. This does NOT work, since this attempts to concatenate a Float and a String. When dividing a Number by zero the result depends on the value: 0 / 0 = -0x80000000 (like NaN for Float) >0 / 0 = 0x7fffffff (like positive infinity) <0 / 0 = -0x7fffffff (like negative infinity) (before Vim 7.2 it was always 0x7fffffff) When 64-bit Number support is enabled: 0 / 0 = -0x8000000000000000 (like NaN for Float) >0 / 0 = 0x7fffffffffffffff (like positive infinity) <0 / 0 = -0x7fffffffffffffff (like negative infinity) When the righthand side of '%' is zero, the result is 0. None of these work for \|Funcref\|s. . and % do not work for Float. E804* expr7 expr7 ----- ! expr7 logical NOT expr-! - expr7 unary minus expr-unary-- + expr7 unary plus expr-unary-+ For '!' \|TRUE\| becomes \|FALSE\|, \|FALSE\| becomes \|TRUE\| (one). For '-' the sign of the number is changed. For '+' the number is unchanged. A String will be converted to a Number first. These three can be repeated and mixed. Examples: !-1 == 0 !!8 == 1 --9 == 9 expr8 expr8 ----- expr8[expr1] item of String or \|List\| expr-[] E111 E909 subscript If expr8 is a Number or String this results in a String that contains the expr1'th single byte from expr8. expr8 is used as a String, expr1 as a Number. This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see `byteidx()` for an alternative, or use `split()` to turn the string into a list of characters. Index zero gives the first byte. This is like it works in C. Careful: text column numbers start with one! Example, to get the byte under the cursor: > :let c = getline(".")[col(".") - 1] If the length of the String is less than the index, the result is an empty String. A negative index always results in an empty string (reason: backward compatibility). Use [-1:] to get the last byte. If expr8 is a \|List\| then it results the item at index expr1. See \|list-index\| for possible index values. If the index is out of range this results in an error. Example: > :let item = mylist[-1] " get last item Generally, if a \|List\| index is equal to or higher than the length of the \|List\|, or more negative than the length of the \|List\|, this results in an error. expr8[expr1a : expr1b] substring or sublist expr-[:] If expr8 is a Number or String this results in the substring with the bytes from expr1a to and including expr1b. expr8 is used as a String, expr1a and expr1b are used as a Number. This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see \|byteidx()\| for computing the indexes. If expr1a is omitted zero is used. If expr1b is omitted the length of the string minus one is used. A negative number can be used to measure from the end of the string. -1 is the last character, -2 the last but one, etc. If an index goes out of range for the string characters are omitted. If expr1b is smaller than expr1a the result is an empty string. Examples: > :let c = name[-1:] " last byte of a string :let c = name[-2:-2] " last but one byte of a string :let s = line(".")[4:] " from the fifth byte to the end :let s = s[:-3] " remove last two bytes < slice If expr8 is a \|List\| this results in a new \|List\| with the items indicated by the indexes expr1a and expr1b. This works like with a String, as explained just above. Also see \|sublist\| below. Examples: > :let l = mylist[:3] " first four items :let l = mylist[4:4] " List with one item :let l = mylist[:] " shallow copy of a List Using expr8[expr1] or expr8[expr1a : expr1b] on a \|Funcref\| results in an error. Watch out for confusion between a namespace and a variable followed by a colon for a sublist: > mylist[n:] " uses variable n mylist[s:] " uses namespace s:, error! expr8.name entry in a \|Dictionary\| expr-entry If expr8 is a \|Dictionary\| and it is followed by a dot, then the following name will be used as a key in the \|Dictionary\|. This is just like: expr8[name]. The name must consist of alphanumeric characters, just like a variable name, but it may start with a number. Curly braces cannot be used. There must not be white space before or after the dot. Examples: > :let dict = {"one": 1, 2: "two"} :echo dict.one :echo dict .2 Note that the dot is also used for String concatenation. To avoid confusion always put spaces around the dot for String concatenation. expr8(expr1, ...) \|Funcref\| function call When expr8 is a \|Funcref\| type variable, invoke the function it refers to. expr9 number ------ number number constant expr-number hex-number octal-number binary-number Decimal, Hexadecimal (starting with 0x or 0X), Binary (starting with 0b or 0B) and Octal (starting with 0). floating-point-format Floating point numbers can be written in two forms: [-+]{N}.{M} [-+]{N}.{M}[eE][-+]{exp} {N} and {M} are numbers. Both {N} and {M} must be present and can only contain digits. [-+] means there is an optional plus or minus sign. {exp} is the exponent, power of 10. Only a decimal point is accepted, not a comma. No matter what the current locale is. {only when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} Examples: 123.456 +0.0001 55.0 -0.123 1.234e03 1.0E-6 -3.1416e+88 These are INVALID: 3. empty {M} 1e40 missing .{M} float-pi float-e A few useful values to copy&paste: > :let pi = 3.14159265359 :let e = 2.71828182846 Rationale: Before floating point was introduced, the text "123.456" was interpreted as the two numbers "123" and "456", both converted to a string and concatenated, resulting in the string "123456". Since this was considered pointless, and we could not find it intentionally being used in Vim scripts, this backwards incompatibility was accepted in favor of being able to use the normal notation for floating point numbers. floating-point-precision The precision and range of floating points numbers depends on what "double" means in the library Vim was compiled with. There is no way to change this at runtime. The default for displaying a \|Float\| is to use 6 decimal places, like using printf("%g", f). You can select something else when using the \|printf()\| function. Example: > :echo printf('%.15e', atan(1)) < 7.853981633974483e-01 string string String expr-string E114 ------ "string" string constant expr-quote Note that double quotes are used. A string constant accepts these special characters: \... three-digit octal number (e.g., "\316") \.. two-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit) \. one-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit) \x.. byte specified with two hex numbers (e.g., "\x1f") \x. byte specified with one hex number (must be followed by non-hex char) \X.. same as \x.. \X. same as \x. \u.... character specified with up to 4 hex numbers, stored according to the current value of 'encoding' (e.g., "\u02a4") \U.... same as \u but allows up to 8 hex numbers. \b backspace <BS> \e escape <Esc> \f formfeed <FF> \n newline <NL> \r return <CR> \t tab <Tab> \\ backslash \" double quote \<xxx> Special key named "xxx". e.g. "\<C-W>" for CTRL-W. This is for use in mappings, the 0x80 byte is escaped. To use the double quote character it must be escaped: "<M-\">". Don't use <Char-xxxx> to get a utf-8 character, use \uxxxx as mentioned above. Note that "\xff" is stored as the byte 255, which may be invalid in some encodings. Use "\u00ff" to store character 255 according to the current value of 'encoding'. Note that "\000" and "\x00" force the end of the string. literal-string literal-string E115 --------------- 'string' string constant expr-' Note that single quotes are used. This string is taken as it is. No backslashes are removed or have a special meaning. The only exception is that two quotes stand for one quote. Single quoted strings are useful for patterns, so that backslashes do not need to be doubled. These two commands are equivalent: > if a =~ "\\s" if a =~ '\s' option expr-option E112 E113 ------ &option option value, local value if possible &g:option global option value &l:option local option value Examples: > echo "tabstop is " . &tabstop if &insertmode Any option name can be used here. See \|options\|. When using the local value and there is no buffer-local or window-local value, the global value is used anyway. register expr-register @r -------- @r contents of register 'r' The result is the contents of the named register, as a single string. Newlines are inserted where required. To get the contents of the unnamed register use @" or @@. See \|registers\| for an explanation of the available registers. When using the '=' register you get the expression itself, not what it evaluates to. Use \|eval()\| to evaluate it. nesting expr-nesting E110 ------- (expr1) nested expression environment variable expr-env -------------------- $VAR environment variable The String value of any environment variable. When it is not defined, the result is an empty string. expr-env-expand Note that there is a difference between using $VAR directly and using expand("$VAR"). Using it directly will only expand environment variables that are known inside the current Vim session. Using expand() will first try using the environment variables known inside the current Vim session. If that fails, a shell will be used to expand the variable. This can be slow, but it does expand all variables that the shell knows about. Example: > :echo $shell :echo expand("$shell") The first one probably doesn't echo anything, the second echoes the $shell variable (if your shell supports it). internal variable expr-variable ----------------- variable internal variable See below \|internal-variables\|. function call expr-function E116 E118 E119 E120 ------------- function(expr1, ...) function call See below \|functions\|. lambda expression expr-lambda lambda ----------------- {args -> expr1} lambda expression A lambda expression creates a new unnamed function which returns the result of evaluating \|expr1\|. Lambda expressions differ from \|user-functions\| in the following ways: 1. The body of the lambda expression is an \|expr1\| and not a sequence of \|Ex\| commands. 2. The prefix "a:" should not be used for arguments. E.g.: > :let F = {arg1, arg2 -> arg1 - arg2} :echo F(5, 2) < 3 The arguments are optional. Example: > :let F = {-> 'error function'} :echo F() < error function closure Lambda expressions can access outer scope variables and arguments. This is often called a closure. Example where "i" and "a:arg" are used in a lambda while they already exist in the function scope. They remain valid even after the function returns: > :function Foo(arg) : let i = 3 : return {x -> x + i - a:arg} :endfunction :let Bar = Foo(4) :echo Bar(6) < 5 Note that the variables must exist in the outer scope before the lamba is defined for this to work. See also \|:func-closure\|. Lambda and closure support can be checked with: > if has('lambda') Examples for using a lambda expression with \|sort()\|, \|map()\| and \|filter()\|: > :echo map([1, 2, 3], {idx, val -> val + 1}) < [2, 3, 4] > :echo sort([3,7,2,1,4], {a, b -> a - b}) < [1, 2, 3, 4, 7] The lambda expression is also useful for Channel, Job and timer: > :let timer = timer_start(500, \ {-> execute("echo 'Handler called'", "")}, \ {'repeat': 3}) < Handler called Handler called Handler called Note how execute() is used to execute an Ex command. That's ugly though. Lambda expressions have internal names like '<lambda>42'. If you get an error for a lambda expression, you can find what it is with the following command: > :function {'<lambda>42'} See also: \|numbered-function\| ============================================================================== 3. Internal variable internal-variables E461 An internal variable name can be made up of letters, digits and '_'. But it cannot start with a digit. It's also possible to use curly braces, see \|curly-braces-names\|. An internal variable is created with the ":let" command \|:let\|. An internal variable is explicitly destroyed with the ":unlet" command \|:unlet\|. Using a name that is not an internal variable or refers to a variable that has been destroyed results in an error. There are several name spaces for variables. Which one is to be used is specified by what is prepended: (nothing) In a function: local to a function; otherwise: global \|buffer-variable\| b: Local to the current buffer. \|window-variable\| w: Local to the current window. \|tabpage-variable\| t: Local to the current tab page. \|global-variable\| g: Global. \|local-variable\| l: Local to a function. \|script-variable\| s: Local to a \|:source\|'ed Vim script. \|function-argument\| a: Function argument (only inside a function). \|vim-variable\| v: Global, predefined by Vim. The scope name by itself can be used as a \|Dictionary\|. For example, to delete all script-local variables: > :for k in keys(s:) : unlet s:[k] :endfor < buffer-variable b:var b: A variable name that is preceded with "b:" is local to the current buffer. Thus you can have several "b:foo" variables, one for each buffer. This kind of variable is deleted when the buffer is wiped out or deleted with \|:bdelete\|. One local buffer variable is predefined: b:changedtick changetick b:changedtick The total number of changes to the current buffer. It is incremented for each change. An undo command is also a change in this case. This can be used to perform an action only when the buffer has changed. Example: > :if my_changedtick != b:changedtick : let my_changedtick = b:changedtick : call My_Update() :endif < You cannot change or delete the b:changedtick variable. window-variable w:var w: A variable name that is preceded with "w:" is local to the current window. It is deleted when the window is closed. tabpage-variable t:var t: A variable name that is preceded with "t:" is local to the current tab page, It is deleted when the tab page is closed. {not available when compiled without the \|+windows\| feature} global-variable g:var g: Inside functions global variables are accessed with "g:". Omitting this will access a variable local to a function. But "g:" can also be used in any other place if you like. local-variable l:var l: Inside functions local variables are accessed without prepending anything. But you can also prepend "l:" if you like. However, without prepending "l:" you may run into reserved variable names. For example "count". By itself it refers to "v:count". Using "l:count" you can have a local variable with the same name. script-variable s:var In a Vim script variables starting with "s:" can be used. They cannot be accessed from outside of the scripts, thus are local to the script. They can be used in: - commands executed while the script is sourced - functions defined in the script - autocommands defined in the script - functions and autocommands defined in functions and autocommands which were defined in the script (recursively) - user defined commands defined in the script Thus not in: - other scripts sourced from this one - mappings - menus - etc. Script variables can be used to avoid conflicts with global variable names. Take this example: > let s:counter = 0 function MyCounter() let s:counter = s:counter + 1 echo s:counter endfunction command Tick call MyCounter() You can now invoke "Tick" from any script, and the "s:counter" variable in that script will not be changed, only the "s:counter" in the script where "Tick" was defined is used. Another example that does the same: > let s:counter = 0 command Tick let s:counter = s:counter + 1 \| echo s:counter When calling a function and invoking a user-defined command, the context for script variables is set to the script where the function or command was defined. The script variables are also available when a function is defined inside a function that is defined in a script. Example: > let s:counter = 0 function StartCounting(incr) if a:incr function MyCounter() let s:counter = s:counter + 1 endfunction else function MyCounter() let s:counter = s:counter - 1 endfunction endif endfunction This defines the MyCounter() function either for counting up or counting down when calling StartCounting(). It doesn't matter from where StartCounting() is called, the s:counter variable will be accessible in MyCounter(). When the same script is sourced again it will use the same script variables. They will remain valid as long as Vim is running. This can be used to maintain a counter: > if !exists("s:counter") let s:counter = 1 echo "script executed for the first time" else let s:counter = s:counter + 1 echo "script executed " . s:counter . " times now" endif Note that this means that filetype plugins don't get a different set of script variables for each buffer. Use local buffer variables instead \|b:var\|. Predefined Vim variables: vim-variable v:var v: v:beval_col beval_col-variable v:beval_col The number of the column, over which the mouse pointer is. This is the byte index in the \|v:beval_lnum\| line. Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. v:beval_bufnr beval_bufnr-variable v:beval_bufnr The number of the buffer, over which the mouse pointer is. Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. v:beval_lnum beval_lnum-variable v:beval_lnum The number of the line, over which the mouse pointer is. Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. v:beval_text beval_text-variable v:beval_text The text under or after the mouse pointer. Usually a word as it is useful for debugging a C program. 'iskeyword' applies, but a dot and "->" before the position is included. When on a ']' the text before it is used, including the matching '[' and word before it. When on a Visual area within one line the highlighted text is used. Also see \|<cexpr>\|. Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. v:beval_winnr beval_winnr-variable v:beval_winnr The number of the window, over which the mouse pointer is. Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. The first window has number zero (unlike most other places where a window gets a number). v:beval_winid beval_winid-variable v:beval_winid The \|window-ID\| of the window, over which the mouse pointer is. Otherwise like v:beval_winnr. v:char char-variable v:char Argument for evaluating 'formatexpr' and used for the typed character when using <expr> in an abbreviation \|:map-<expr>\|. It is also used by the \|InsertCharPre\| and \|InsertEnter\| events. v:charconvert_from charconvert_from-variable v:charconvert_from The name of the character encoding of a file to be converted. Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option. v:charconvert_to charconvert_to-variable v:charconvert_to The name of the character encoding of a file after conversion. Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option. v:cmdarg cmdarg-variable v:cmdarg This variable is used for two purposes: 1. The extra arguments given to a file read/write command. Currently these are "++enc=" and "++ff=". This variable is set before an autocommand event for a file read/write command is triggered. There is a leading space to make it possible to append this variable directly after the read/write command. Note: The "+cmd" argument isn't included here, because it will be executed anyway. 2. When printing a PostScript file with ":hardcopy" this is the argument for the ":hardcopy" command. This can be used in 'printexpr'. v:cmdbang cmdbang-variable v:cmdbang Set like v:cmdarg for a file read/write command. When a "!" was used the value is 1, otherwise it is 0. Note that this can only be used in autocommands. For user commands \|<bang>\| can be used. v:completed_item completed_item-variable v:completed_item \|Dictionary\| containing the \|complete-items\| for the most recently completed word after \|CompleteDone\|. The \|Dictionary\| is empty if the completion failed. v:count count-variable v:count The count given for the last Normal mode command. Can be used to get the count before a mapping. Read-only. Example: > :map _x :<C-U>echo "the count is " . v:count<CR> < Note: The <C-U> is required to remove the line range that you get when typing ':' after a count. When there are two counts, as in "3d2w", they are multiplied, just like what happens in the command, "d6w" for the example. Also used for evaluating the 'formatexpr' option. "count" also works, for backwards compatibility. v:count1 count1-variable v:count1 Just like "v:count", but defaults to one when no count is used. v:ctype ctype-variable v:ctype The current locale setting for characters of the runtime environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the current locale encoding. Technical: it's the value of LC_CTYPE. When not using a locale the value is "C". This variable can not be set directly, use the \|:language\| command. See \|multi-lang\|. v:dying dying-variable v:dying Normally zero. When a deadly signal is caught it's set to one. When multiple signals are caught the number increases. Can be used in an autocommand to check if Vim didn't terminate normally. {only works on Unix} Example: > :au VimLeave * if v:dying \| echo "\nAAAAaaaarrrggghhhh!!!\n" \| endif < Note: if another deadly signal is caught when v:dying is one, VimLeave autocommands will not be executed. v:errmsg errmsg-variable v:errmsg Last given error message. It's allowed to set this variable. Example: > :let v:errmsg = "" :silent! next :if v:errmsg != "" : ... handle error < "errmsg" also works, for backwards compatibility. v:errors errors-variable v:errors Errors found by assert functions, such as \|assert_true()\|. This is a list of strings. The assert functions append an item when an assert fails. To remove old results make it empty: > :let v:errors = [] < If v:errors is set to anything but a list it is made an empty list by the assert function. v:event event-variable v:event Dictionary containing information about the current \|autocommand\|. The dictionary is emptied when the \|autocommand\| finishes, please refer to \|dict-identity\| for how to get an independent copy of it. v:exception exception-variable v:exception The value of the exception most recently caught and not finished. See also \|v:throwpoint\| and \|throw-variables\|. Example: > :try : throw "oops" :catch /./ : echo "caught" v:exception :endtry < Output: "caught oops". v:false* false-variable v:false A Number with value zero. Used to put "false" in JSON. See \|json_encode()\|. When used as a string this evaluates to "v:false". > echo v:false < v:false ~ That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same value. Read-only. v:fcs_reason fcs_reason-variable v:fcs_reason The reason why the \|FileChangedShell\| event was triggered. Can be used in an autocommand to decide what to do and/or what to set v:fcs_choice to. Possible values: deleted file no longer exists conflict file contents, mode or timestamp was changed and buffer is modified changed file contents has changed mode mode of file changed time only file timestamp changed v:fcs_choice fcs_choice-variable v:fcs_choice What should happen after a \|FileChangedShell\| event was triggered. Can be used in an autocommand to tell Vim what to do with the affected buffer: reload Reload the buffer (does not work if the file was deleted). ask Ask the user what to do, as if there was no autocommand. Except that when only the timestamp changed nothing will happen. <empty> Nothing, the autocommand should do everything that needs to be done. The default is empty. If another (invalid) value is used then Vim behaves like it is empty, there is no warning message. v:fname_in fname_in-variable v:fname_in The name of the input file. Valid while evaluating: option used for ~ 'charconvert' file to be converted 'diffexpr' original file 'patchexpr' original file 'printexpr' file to be printed And set to the swap file name for \|SwapExists\|. v:fname_out fname_out-variable v:fname_out The name of the output file. Only valid while evaluating: option used for ~ 'charconvert' resulting converted file () 'diffexpr' output of diff 'patchexpr' resulting patched file () When doing conversion for a write command (e.g., ":w file") it will be equal to v:fname_in. When doing conversion for a read command (e.g., ":e file") it will be a temporary file and different from v:fname_in. v:fname_new fname_new-variable v:fname_new The name of the new version of the file. Only valid while evaluating 'diffexpr'. v:fname_diff fname_diff-variable v:fname_diff The name of the diff (patch) file. Only valid while evaluating 'patchexpr'. v:folddashes folddashes-variable v:folddashes Used for 'foldtext': dashes representing foldlevel of a closed fold. Read-only in the \|sandbox\|. \|fold-foldtext\| v:foldlevel foldlevel-variable v:foldlevel Used for 'foldtext': foldlevel of closed fold. Read-only in the \|sandbox\|. \|fold-foldtext\| v:foldend foldend-variable v:foldend Used for 'foldtext': last line of closed fold. Read-only in the \|sandbox\|. \|fold-foldtext\| v:foldstart foldstart-variable v:foldstart Used for 'foldtext': first line of closed fold. Read-only in the \|sandbox\|. \|fold-foldtext\| v:hlsearch hlsearch-variable v:hlsearch Variable that indicates whether search highlighting is on. Setting it makes sense only if 'hlsearch' is enabled which requires \|+extra_search\|. Setting this variable to zero acts like the \|:nohlsearch\| command, setting it to one acts like > let &hlsearch = &hlsearch < Note that the value is restored when returning from a function. \|function-search-undo\|. v:insertmode insertmode-variable v:insertmode Used for the \|InsertEnter\| and \|InsertChange\| autocommand events. Values: i Insert mode r Replace mode v Virtual Replace mode v:key key-variable v:key Key of the current item of a \|Dictionary\|. Only valid while evaluating the expression used with \|map()\| and \|filter()\|. Read-only. v:lang lang-variable v:lang The current locale setting for messages of the runtime environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the current language. Technical: it's the value of LC_MESSAGES. The value is system dependent. This variable can not be set directly, use the \|:language\| command. It can be different from \|v:ctype\| when messages are desired in a different language than what is used for character encoding. See \|multi-lang\|. v:lc_time lc_time-variable v:lc_time The current locale setting for time messages of the runtime environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the current language. Technical: it's the value of LC_TIME. This variable can not be set directly, use the \|:language\| command. See \|multi-lang\|. v:lnum lnum-variable v:lnum Line number for the 'foldexpr' \|fold-expr\|, 'formatexpr' and 'indentexpr' expressions, tab page number for 'guitablabel' and 'guitabtooltip'. Only valid while one of these expressions is being evaluated. Read-only when in the \|sandbox\|. v:mouse_win mouse_win-variable v:mouse_win Window number for a mouse click obtained with \|getchar()\|. First window has number 1, like with \|winnr()\|. The value is zero when there was no mouse button click. v:mouse_winid mouse_winid-variable v:mouse_winid Window ID for a mouse click obtained with \|getchar()\|. The value is zero when there was no mouse button click. v:mouse_lnum mouse_lnum-variable v:mouse_lnum Line number for a mouse click obtained with \|getchar()\|. This is the text line number, not the screen line number. The value is zero when there was no mouse button click. v:mouse_col mouse_col-variable v:mouse_col Column number for a mouse click obtained with \|getchar()\|. This is the screen column number, like with \|virtcol()\|. The value is zero when there was no mouse button click. v:none none-variable v:none An empty String. Used to put an empty item in JSON. See \|json_encode()\|. When used as a number this evaluates to zero. When used as a string this evaluates to "v:none". > echo v:none < v:none ~ That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same value. Read-only. v:null null-variable v:null An empty String. Used to put "null" in JSON. See \|json_encode()\|. When used as a number this evaluates to zero. When used as a string this evaluates to "v:null". > echo v:null < v:null ~ That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same value. Read-only. v:oldfiles oldfiles-variable v:oldfiles List of file names that is loaded from the \|viminfo\| file on startup. These are the files that Vim remembers marks for. The length of the List is limited by the ' argument of the 'viminfo' option (default is 100). When the \|viminfo\| file is not used the List is empty. Also see \|:oldfiles\| and \|c_#<\|. The List can be modified, but this has no effect on what is stored in the \|viminfo\| file later. If you use values other than String this will cause trouble. {only when compiled with the \|+viminfo\| feature} v:option_new v:option_new New value of the option. Valid while executing an \|OptionSet\| autocommand. v:option_old v:option_old Old value of the option. Valid while executing an \|OptionSet\| autocommand. v:option_type v:option_type Scope of the set command. Valid while executing an \|OptionSet\| autocommand. Can be either "global" or "local" v:operator operator-variable v:operator The last operator given in Normal mode. This is a single character except for commands starting with <g> or <z>, in which case it is two characters. Best used alongside \|v:prevcount\| and \|v:register\|. Useful if you want to cancel Operator-pending mode and then use the operator, e.g.: > :omap O <Esc>:call MyMotion(v:operator)<CR> < The value remains set until another operator is entered, thus don't expect it to be empty. v:operator is not set for \|:delete\|, \|:yank\| or other Ex commands. Read-only. v:prevcount prevcount-variable v:prevcount The count given for the last but one Normal mode command. This is the v:count value of the previous command. Useful if you want to cancel Visual or Operator-pending mode and then use the count, e.g.: > :vmap % <Esc>:call MyFilter(v:prevcount)<CR> < Read-only. v:profiling profiling-variable v:profiling Normally zero. Set to one after using ":profile start". See \|profiling\|. v:progname progname-variable v:progname Contains the name (with path removed) with which Vim was invoked. Allows you to do special initialisations for \|view\|, \|evim\| etc., or any other name you might symlink to Vim. Read-only. v:progpath progpath-variable v:progpath Contains the command with which Vim was invoked, including the path. Useful if you want to message a Vim server using a \|--remote-expr\|. To get the full path use: > echo exepath(v:progpath) < If the path is relative it will be expanded to the full path, so that it still works after `:cd`. Thus starting "./vim" results in "/home/user/path/to/vim/src/vim". On MS-Windows the executable may be called "vim.exe", but the ".exe" is not added to v:progpath. Read-only. v:register register-variable v:register The name of the register in effect for the current normal mode command (regardless of whether that command actually used a register). Or for the currently executing normal mode mapping (use this in custom commands that take a register). If none is supplied it is the default register '"', unless 'clipboard' contains "unnamed" or "unnamedplus", then it is '' or '+'. Also see \|getreg()\| and \|setreg()\| v:scrollstart* scrollstart-variable v:scrollstart String describing the script or function that caused the screen to scroll up. It's only set when it is empty, thus the first reason is remembered. It is set to "Unknown" for a typed command. This can be used to find out why your script causes the hit-enter prompt. v:servername servername-variable v:servername The resulting registered \|client-server-name\| if any. Read-only. v:searchforward v:searchforward searchforward-variable Search direction: 1 after a forward search, 0 after a backward search. It is reset to forward when directly setting the last search pattern, see \|quote/\|. Note that the value is restored when returning from a function. \|function-search-undo\|. Read-write. v:shell_error shell_error-variable v:shell_error Result of the last shell command. When non-zero, the last shell command had an error. When zero, there was no problem. This only works when the shell returns the error code to Vim. The value -1 is often used when the command could not be executed. Read-only. Example: > :!mv foo bar :if v:shell_error : echo 'could not rename "foo" to "bar"!' :endif < "shell_error" also works, for backwards compatibility. v:statusmsg statusmsg-variable v:statusmsg Last given status message. It's allowed to set this variable. v:swapname swapname-variable v:swapname Only valid when executing \|SwapExists\| autocommands: Name of the swap file found. Read-only. v:swapchoice swapchoice-variable v:swapchoice \|SwapExists\| autocommands can set this to the selected choice for handling an existing swap file: 'o' Open read-only 'e' Edit anyway 'r' Recover 'd' Delete swapfile 'q' Quit 'a' Abort The value should be a single-character string. An empty value results in the user being asked, as would happen when there is no SwapExists autocommand. The default is empty. v:swapcommand swapcommand-variable v:swapcommand Normal mode command to be executed after a file has been opened. Can be used for a \|SwapExists\| autocommand to have another Vim open the file and jump to the right place. For example, when jumping to a tag the value is ":tag tagname\r". For ":edit +cmd file" the value is ":cmd\r". v:t_TYPE v:t_bool t_bool-variable v:t_bool Value of Boolean type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_channel t_channel-variable v:t_channel Value of Channel type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_dict t_dict-variable v:t_dict Value of Dictionary type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_float t_float-variable v:t_float Value of Float type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_func t_func-variable v:t_func Value of Funcref type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_job t_job-variable v:t_job Value of Job type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_list t_list-variable v:t_list Value of List type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_none t_none-variable v:t_none Value of None type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_number t_number-variable v:t_number Value of Number type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:t_string t_string-variable v:t_string Value of String type. Read-only. See: \|type()\| v:termresponse termresponse-variable v:termresponse The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_RV\| termcap entry. It is set when Vim receives an escape sequence that starts with ESC [ or CSI and ends in a 'c', with only digits, ';' and '.' in between. When this option is set, the TermResponse autocommand event is fired, so that you can react to the response from the terminal. The response from a new xterm is: "<Esc>[ Pp ; Pv ; Pc c". Pp is the terminal type: 0 for vt100 and 1 for vt220. Pv is the patch level (since this was introduced in patch 95, it's always 95 or bigger). Pc is always zero. {only when compiled with \|+termresponse\| feature} v:termblinkresp v:termblinkresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_RC\| termcap entry. This is used to find out whether the terminal cursor is blinking. This is used by \|term_getcursor()\|. v:termstyleresp v:termstyleresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_RS\| termcap entry. This is used to find out what the shape of the cursor is. This is used by \|term_getcursor()\|. v:termrbgresp v:termrbgresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_RB\| termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal background color is, see 'background'. v:termrfgresp v:termrfgresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_RF\| termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal foreground color is. v:termu7resp v:termu7resp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the \|t_u7\| termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal does with ambiguous width characters, see 'ambiwidth'. v:testing testing-variable v:testing Must be set before using `test_garbagecollect_now()`. Also, when set certain error messages won't be shown for 2 seconds. (e.g. "'dictionary' option is empty") v:this_session this_session-variable v:this_session Full filename of the last loaded or saved session file. See \|:mksession\|. It is allowed to set this variable. When no session file has been saved, this variable is empty. "this_session" also works, for backwards compatibility. v:throwpoint throwpoint-variable v:throwpoint The point where the exception most recently caught and not finished was thrown. Not set when commands are typed. See also \|v:exception\| and \|throw-variables\|. Example: > :try : throw "oops" :catch /./ : echo "Exception from" v:throwpoint :endtry < Output: "Exception from test.vim, line 2" v:true* true-variable v:true A Number with value one. Used to put "true" in JSON. See \|json_encode()\|. When used as a string this evaluates to "v:true". > echo v:true < v:true ~ That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same value. Read-only. v:val val-variable v:val Value of the current item of a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|. Only valid while evaluating the expression used with \|map()\| and \|filter()\|. Read-only. v:version version-variable v:version Version number of Vim: Major version number times 100 plus minor version number. Version 5.0 is 500. Version 5.1 (5.01) is 501. Read-only. "version" also works, for backwards compatibility. Use \|has()\| to check if a certain patch was included, e.g.: > if has("patch-7.4.123") < Note that patch numbers are specific to the version, thus both version 5.0 and 5.1 may have a patch 123, but these are completely different. v:vim_did_enter vim_did_enter-variable v:vim_did_enter Zero until most of startup is done. It is set to one just before \|VimEnter\| autocommands are triggered. v:warningmsg warningmsg-variable v:warningmsg Last given warning message. It's allowed to set this variable. v:windowid windowid-variable v:windowid When any X11 based GUI is running or when running in a terminal and Vim connects to the X server (\|-X\|) this will be set to the window ID. When an MS-Windows GUI is running this will be set to the window handle. Otherwise the value is zero. Note: for windows inside Vim use \|winnr()\| or \|win_getid()\|, see \|window-ID\|. ============================================================================== 4. Builtin Functions functions See \|function-list\| for a list grouped by what the function is used for. (Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.) USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~ abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr} acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr} add({list}, {item}) List append {item} to \|List\| {list} and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND append({lnum}, {string}) Number append {string} below line {lnum} append({lnum}, {list}) Number append lines {list} below line {lnum} argc() Number number of files in the argument list argidx() Number current index in the argument list arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id argv({nr}) String {nr} entry of the argument list argv() List the argument list assert_beeps({cmd}) none assert {cmd} causes a beep assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}]) none assert {exp} is equal to {act} assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two}) none assert file contents is equal assert_exception({error} [, {msg}]) none assert {error} is in v:exception assert_fails({cmd} [, {error}]) none assert {cmd} fails assert_false({actual} [, {msg}]) none assert {actual} is false assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}]) none assert {actual} is inside the range assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}]) none assert {pat} matches {text} assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}]) none assert {exp} is not equal {act} assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}]) none assert {pat} not matches {text} assert_report({msg}) none report a test failure assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) none assert {actual} is true asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr} atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr} atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2} balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default}) String put up a file requester browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester bufexists({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if buffer {expr} exists buflisted({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if buffer {expr} is listed bufloaded({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if buffer {expr} is loaded bufname({expr}) String Name of the buffer {expr} bufnr({expr} [, {create}]) Number Number of the buffer {expr} bufwinid({expr}) Number window ID of buffer {expr} bufwinnr({expr}) Number window number of buffer {expr} byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte} byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr} byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr} call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) any call {func} with arguments {arglist} ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read ch_close({handle}) none close {handle} ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle} ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}]) any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle} ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}]) any evaluate {string} on raw {handle} ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what} ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel} ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle} ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity ch_open({address} [, {options}]) Channel open a channel to {address} ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle} ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}]) String read raw from {handle} ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}]) any send {expr} over JSON {handle} ch_sendraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}]) any send {string} over raw {handle} ch_setoptions({handle}, {options}) none set options for {handle} ch_status({handle} [, {options}]) String status of channel {handle} changenr() Number current change number char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF8 value of first char in {expr} cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum} clearmatches() none clear all matches col({expr}) Number column nr of cursor or mark complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]]) Number number of choice picked by user copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr} cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr} cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr} count({list}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) Number count how many {expr} are in {list} cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]]) Number checks existence of cscope connection cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off} cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list} deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr} delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname} did_filetype() Number \|TRUE\| if FileType autocmd event used diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum} diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col} empty({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if {expr} is empty escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\' eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value eventhandler() Number \|TRUE\| if inside an event handler executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr} exists({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if {expr} exists extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1} exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr} expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) any expand special keywords in {expr} feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer filereadable({file}) Number \|TRUE\| if {file} is a readable file filewritable({file}) Number \|TRUE\| if {file} is a writable file filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict remove items from {expr1} where {expr2} is 0 finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) String find directory {name} in {path} findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) String find file {name} in {path} float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2} fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname} fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum} foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum} foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}]) Funcref reference to function {name} function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}]) Funcref named reference to function {name} garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def} get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def} get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func} getbufinfo([{expr}]) List information about buffers getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}]) List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {expr} getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}]) any variable {varname} in buffer {expr} getchangelist({expr}) List list of change list items getchar([expr]) Number get one character from the user getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character getcharsearch() Dict last character search getcmdline() String return the current command-line getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line getcmdtype() String return current command-line type getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) List list of cmdline completion matches getcurpos() List position of the cursor getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname} getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname} getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname} getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) List list of jump list items getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) List list of location list items getmatches() List list of current matches getpid() Number process ID of Vim getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc. getqflist([{what}]) List list of quickfix items getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) String or List contents of register getregtype([{regname}]) String type of register gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}]) any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def} gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}]) any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr} getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of windows getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}]) any variable {varname} in window {nr} glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) any expand file wildcards in {expr} glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path} has({feature}) Number \|TRUE\| if feature {feature} supported has_key({dict}, {key}) Number \|TRUE\| if {dict} has entry {key} haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number \|TRUE\| if the window executed \|:lcd\| hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) Number \|TRUE\| if mapping to {what} exists histadd({history}, {item}) String add an item to a history histdel({history} [, {item}]) String remove an item from a history histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history hlexists({name}) Number \|TRUE\| if highlight group {name} exists hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name} hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr} indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum} index({list}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) Number index in {list} where {expr} appears input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) String get input from the user inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) String like input() but in a GUI dialog inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list inputrestore() Number restore typeahead inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text insert({list}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {list} [before {idx}] invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert isdirectory({directory}) Number \|TRUE\| if {directory} is a directory islocked({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if {expr} is locked isnan({expr}) Number \|TRUE\| if {expr} is NaN items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict} job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job} job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job} job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job} job_start({command} [, {options}]) Job start a job job_status({job}) String get the status of {job} job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job} join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON json_decode({string}) any decode JSON json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON keys({dict}) List keys in {dict} len({expr}) Number the length of {expr} libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg} libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number line({expr}) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum} lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum} localtime() Number current time log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate \|Lua\| expression map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict change each item in {expr1} to {expr} maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) String or Dict rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode} mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) String check for mappings matching {name} match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) Number position where {pat} matches in {expr} matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]]) Number highlight {pattern} with {group} matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]]) Number highlight positions with {group} matcharg({nr}) List arguments of \|:match\| matchdelete({id}) Number delete match identified by {id} matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) Number position where {pat} ends in {expr} matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr} matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr} matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr} max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr} min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr} mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]]) Number create directory {name} mode([expr]) String current editing mode mzeval({expr}) any evaluate \|MzScheme\| expression nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum} nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF8 value {expr} option_restore({list}) none restore options saved by option_save() option_save({list}) List save options values or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR pathshorten({expr}) String shorten directory names in a path perleval({expr}) any evaluate \|Perl\| expression pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y} prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum} printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible pyeval({expr}) any evaluate \|Python\| expression py3eval({expr}) any evaluate \|python3\| expression pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate \|python_x\| expression range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) List items from {expr} to {max} readfile({fname} [, {binary} [, {max}]]) List get list of lines from file {fname} reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]]) String send expression remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) Number check for reply string remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}]) String read reply string remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}]) String send key sequence remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name} String send key sequence remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any remove items {idx}-{end} from {list} remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict} rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to} repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place round({expr}) Float round off {expr} screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position screencol() Number current cursor column screenrow() Number current cursor row search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) Number search for {pattern} searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) Number search for variable declaration searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]]) Number search for other end of start/end pair searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]]) List search for other end of start/end pair searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) List search for {pattern} server2client({clientid}, {string}) Number send reply string serverlist() String get a list of available servers setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line} in buffer {expr} setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in buffer {expr} to {val} setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict} setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode} setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line} setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) Number modify location list using {list} setmatches({list}) Number restore a list of matches setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list} setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) Number modify quickfix list using {list} setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val} settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab page {tabnr} to {val} setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val} sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string} shellescape({string} [, {special}]) String escape {string} for use as shell command argument shiftwidth() Number effective value of 'shiftwidth' simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr} sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr} sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) List sort {list}, using {func} to compare soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word} spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]]) List spelling suggestions split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]]) List make \|List\| from {pat} separated {expr} sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr} str2float({expr}) Float convert String to Float str2nr({expr} [, {base}]) Number convert String to Number strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character length of the String {expr} strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len}]) String {len} characters of {str} at {start} strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr} strftime({format} [, {time}]) String time in specified format strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str} stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) Number index of {needle} in {haystack} string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr} strpart({str}, {start} [, {len}]) String {len} characters of {str} at {start} strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) Number last index of {needle} in {haystack} strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr} submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List specific match in ":s" or substitute() substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub} synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col} synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID} synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID} synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col} system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr} systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr} tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr} tagfiles() List tags files used tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr} tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr} tempname() String name for a temporary file term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}]) Number display difference between two dumps term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}]) Number displaying a screen dump term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}]) none dump terminal window contents term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what} term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors}) none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols}) none set the size of a terminal term_start({cmd}, {options}) Job open a terminal window and run a job term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat}) none make memory allocation fail test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup test_feedinput() none add key sequence to input buffer test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing test_null_job() Job null value for testing test_null_list() List null value for testing test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing test_null_string() String null value for testing test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}]) Number create a timer timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer timer_stopall() none stop all timers tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr} to chars in {tostr} trim({text}[, {mask}]) String trim characters in {mask} from {text} trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr} type({name}) Number type of variable {name} undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name} undotree() List undo file tree uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) List remove adjacent duplicates from a list values({dict}) List values in {dict} virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr} win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab} win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr} win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr} winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr} wincol() Number window column of the cursor winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr} winline() Number window line of the cursor winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window winsaveview() Dict save view of current window winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr} wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics writefile({list}, {fname} [, {flags}]) Number write list of lines to file {fname} xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR abs({expr}) abs() Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to a \|Float\| abs() returns a \|Float\|. When {expr} can be converted to a \|Number\| abs() returns a \|Number\|. Otherwise abs() gives an error message and returns -1. Examples: > echo abs(1.456) < 1.456 > echo abs(-5.456) < 5.456 > echo abs(-4) < 4 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} acos({expr}) acos() Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a \|Float\| in the range of [0, pi]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\| in the range [-1, 1]. Examples: > :echo acos(0) < 1.570796 > :echo acos(-0.5) < 2.094395 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} add({list}, {expr}) add() Append the item {expr} to \|List\| {list}. Returns the resulting \|List\|. Examples: > :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item) :call add(mylist, "woodstock") < Note that when {expr} is a \|List\| it is appended as a single item. Use \|extend()\| to concatenate \|Lists\|. Use \|insert()\| to add an item at another position. and({expr}, {expr}) and() Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: > :let flag = and(bits, 0x80) append({lnum}, {expr}) append() When {expr} is a \|List\|: Append each item of the \|List\| as a text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer. Otherwise append {expr} as one text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer. {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one. Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory), 0 for success. Example: > :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END") :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"]) < argc() argc() The result is the number of files in the argument list of the current window. See \|arglist\|. argidx() argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See \|arglist\|. arglistid() arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Return the argument list ID. This is a number which identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the global argument list. See \|arglist\|. Return -1 if the arguments are invalid. Without arguments use the current window. With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page. With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. argv() argv([{nr}]) The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list of the current window. See \|arglist\|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: > :let i = 0 :while i < argc() : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.') : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>' : let i = i + 1 :endwhile < Without the {nr} argument a \|List\| with the whole \|arglist\| is returned. assert_beeps({cmd}) assert_beeps() Run {cmd} and add an error message to \|v:errors\| if it does NOT produce a beep or visual bell. Also see \|assert_fails()\|. assert_equal() assert_equal({expected}, {actual} [, {msg}]) When {expected} and {actual} are not equal an error message is added to \|v:errors\|. There is no automatic conversion, the String "4" is different from the Number 4. And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters. When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected {expected} but got {actual}" is produced. Example: > assert_equal('foo', 'bar') < Will result in a string to be added to \|v:errors\|: test.vim line 12: Expected 'foo' but got 'bar' ~ assert_equalfile() assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two}) When the files {fname-one} and {fname-two} do not contain exactly the same text an error message is added to \|v:errors\|. When {fname-one} or {fname-two} does not exist the error will mention that. Mainly useful with \|terminal-diff\|. assert_exception({error} [, {msg}]) assert_exception() When v:exception does not contain the string {error} an error message is added to \|v:errors\|. This can be used to assert that a command throws an exception. Using the error number, followed by a colon, avoids problems with translations: > try commandthatfails call assert_false(1, 'command should have failed') catch call assert_exception('E492:') endtry assert_fails({cmd} [, {error}]) assert_fails() Run {cmd} and add an error message to \|v:errors\| if it does NOT produce an error. When {error} is given it must match in \|v:errmsg\|. Note that beeping is not considered an error, and some failing commands only beep. Use \|assert_beeps()\| for those. assert_false({actual} [, {msg}]) assert_false() When {actual} is not false an error message is added to \|v:errors\|, like with \|assert_equal()\|. A value is false when it is zero. When {actual} is not a number the assert fails. When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected False but got {actual}" is produced. assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}]) assert_inrange() This asserts number values. When {actual} is lower than {lower} or higher than {upper} an error message is added to \|v:errors\|. When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected range {lower} - {upper}, but got {actual}" is produced. assert_match() assert_match({pattern}, {actual} [, {msg}]) When {pattern} does not match {actual} an error message is added to \|v:errors\|. {pattern} is used as with \|=~\|: The matching is always done like 'magic' was set and 'cpoptions' is empty, no matter what the actual value of 'magic' or 'cpoptions' is. {actual} is used as a string, automatic conversion applies. Use "^" and "$" to match with the start and end of the text. Use both to match the whole text. When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Pattern {pattern} does not match {actual}" is produced. Example: > assert_match('^f.o$', 'foobar') < Will result in a string to be added to \|v:errors\|: test.vim line 12: Pattern '^f.o$' does not match 'foobar' ~ assert_notequal() assert_notequal({expected}, {actual} [, {msg}]) The opposite of `assert_equal()`: add an error message to \|v:errors\| when {expected} and {actual} are equal. assert_notmatch() assert_notmatch({pattern}, {actual} [, {msg}]) The opposite of `assert_match()`: add an error message to \|v:errors\| when {pattern} matches {actual}. assert_report({msg}) assert_report() Report a test failure directly, using {msg}. assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) assert_true() When {actual} is not true an error message is added to \|v:errors\|, like with \|assert_equal()\|. A value is TRUE when it is a non-zero number. When {actual} is not a number the assert fails. When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected True but got {actual}" is produced. asin({expr}) asin() Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a \|Float\| in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\| in the range [-1, 1]. Examples: > :echo asin(0.8) < 0.927295 > :echo asin(-0.5) < -0.523599 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} atan({expr}) atan() Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo atan(100) < 1.560797 > :echo atan(-4.01) < -1.326405 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) atan2() Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in radians, as a \|Float\| in the range [-pi, pi]. {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo atan2(-1, 1) < -0.785398 > :echo atan2(1, -1) < 2.356194 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} balloon_show({expr}) balloon_show() Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be split with \|balloon_split()\|. Example: > func GetBalloonContent() " initiate getting the content return '' endfunc set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent() func BalloonCallback(result) call balloon_show(a:result) endfunc < The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an empty string or a placeholder. When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no error message. {only available when compiled with the +balloon_eval or +balloon_eval_term feature} balloon_split({msg}) balloon_split() Split {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon. The splits are made for the current window size and optimize to show debugger output. Returns a \|List\| with the split lines. {only available when compiled with the +balloon_eval_term feature} browse() browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default}) Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")" returns \|TRUE\| (only in some GUI versions). The input fields are: {save} when \|TRUE\|, select file to write {title} title for the requester {initdir} directory to start browsing in {default} default file name When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned. browsedir() browsedir({title}, {initdir}) Put up a directory requester. This only works when "has("browse")" returns \|TRUE\| (only in some GUI versions). On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory to be used. The input fields are: {title} title for the requester {initdir} directory to start browsing in When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned. bufexists({expr}) bufexists() The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| if a buffer called {expr} exists. If the {expr} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used. Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window. If the {expr} argument is a string it must match a buffer name exactly. The name can be: - Relative to the current directory. - A full path. - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile". - A URL name. Unlisted buffers will be found. Note that help files are listed by their short name in the output of \|:buffers\|, but bufexists() requires using their long name to be able to find them. bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name with a \|:buffer\| command you may need to use \|expand()\|. Esp for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1" Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate file name. buffer_exists() Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). buflisted({expr}) buflisted() The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| if a buffer called {expr} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set). The {expr} argument is used like with \|bufexists()\|. bufloaded({expr}) bufloaded() The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| if a buffer called {expr} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden). The {expr} argument is used like with \|bufexists()\|. bufname({expr}) bufname() The result is the name of a buffer, as it is displayed by the ":ls" command. If {expr} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given. Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window. If {expr} is a String, it is used as a \|file-pattern\| to match with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one match an empty string is returned. "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the alternate buffer. A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the pattern. Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted buffers are searched for. If the {expr} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: > :echo bufname("3" + 0) < If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty string is returned. > bufname("#") alternate buffer name bufname(3) name of buffer 3 bufname("%") name of current buffer bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches. < buffer_name() Obsolete name: buffer_name(). bufnr() bufnr({expr} [, {create}]) The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by the ":ls" command. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the {create} argument is present and not zero, a new, unlisted, buffer is created and its number is returned. bufnr("$") is the last buffer: > :let last_buffer = bufnr("$") < The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer. buffer_number() Obsolete name: buffer_number(). last_buffer_nr() Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr(). bufwinid({expr}) bufwinid() The result is a Number, which is the \|window-ID\| of the first window associated with buffer {expr}. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: > echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1)) < Only deals with the current tab page. bufwinnr({expr}) bufwinnr() The result is a Number, which is the number of the first window associated with buffer {expr}. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: > echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1)) < The number can be used with \|CTRL-W_w\| and ":wincmd w" \|:wincmd\|. Only deals with the current tab page. byte2line({byte}) byte2line() Return the line number that contains the character at byte count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first character has byte count one. Also see \|line2byte()\|, \|go\| and \|:goto\|. {not available when compiled without the \|+byte_offset\| feature} byteidx({expr}, {nr}) byteidx() Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the string {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it returns zero. This function is only useful when there are multibyte characters, otherwise the returned value is equal to {nr}. Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte length is added to the preceding base character. See \|byteidxcomp()\| below for counting composing characters separately. Example : > echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3)) < will display the fourth character. Another way to do the same: > let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3)) echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1)) < Also see \|strgetchar()\| and \|strcharpart()\|. If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned. If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string in bytes is returned. byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) byteidxcomp() Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted as a separate character. Example: > let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301) echo byteidx(s, 1) echo byteidxcomp(s, 1) echo byteidxcomp(s, 2) < The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is one byte). Only works different from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set to a Unicode encoding. call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) call() E699 Call function {func} with the items in \|List\| {arglist} as arguments. {func} can either be a \|Funcref\| or the name of a function. a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line. Returns the return value of the called function. {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be used to set the local variable "self". \|Dictionary-function\| ceil({expr}) ceil() Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to {expr} as a \|Float\| (round up). {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > echo ceil(1.456) < 2.0 > echo ceil(-5.456) < -5.0 > echo ceil(4.0) < 4.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} ch_canread({handle}) ch_canread() Return non-zero when there is something to read from {handle}. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. This is useful to read from a channel at a convenient time, e.g. from a timer. Note that messages are dropped when the channel does not have a callback. Add a close callback to avoid that. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_close({handle}) ch_close() Close {handle}. See \|channel-close\|. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. A close callback is not invoked. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_close_in({handle}) ch_close_in() Close the "in" part of {handle}. See \|channel-close-in\|. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. A close callback is not invoked. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}]) ch_evalexpr() Send {expr} over {handle}. The {expr} is encoded according to the type of channel. The function cannot be used with a raw channel. See \|channel-use\|. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. E917 {options} must be a Dictionary. It must not have a "callback" entry. It can have a "timeout" entry to specify the timeout for this specific request. ch_evalexpr() waits for a response and returns the decoded expression. When there is an error or timeout it returns an empty string. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}]) ch_evalraw() Send {string} over {handle}. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. Works like \|ch_evalexpr()\|, but does not encode the request or decode the response. The caller is responsible for the correct contents. Also does not add a newline for a channel in NL mode, the caller must do that. The NL in the response is removed. Note that Vim does not know when the text received on a raw channel is complete, it may only return the first part and you need to use ch_readraw() to fetch the rest. See \|channel-use\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) ch_getbufnr() Get the buffer number that {handle} is using for {what}. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. {what} can be "err" for stderr, "out" for stdout or empty for socket output. Returns -1 when there is no buffer. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_getjob({channel}) ch_getjob() Get the Job associated with {channel}. If there is no job calling \|job_status()\| on the returned Job will result in "fail". {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| and \|+job\| features} ch_info({handle}) ch_info() Returns a Dictionary with information about {handle}. The items are: "id" number of the channel "status" "open", "buffered" or "closed", like ch_status() When opened with ch_open(): "hostname" the hostname of the address "port" the port of the address "sock_status" "open" or "closed" "sock_mode" "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS" "sock_io" "socket" "sock_timeout" timeout in msec When opened with job_start(): "out_status" "open", "buffered" or "closed" "out_mode" "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS" "out_io" "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer" "out_timeout" timeout in msec "err_status" "open", "buffered" or "closed" "err_mode" "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS" "err_io" "out", "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer" "err_timeout" timeout in msec "in_status" "open" or "closed" "in_mode" "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS" "in_io" "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer" "in_timeout" timeout in msec ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) ch_log() Write {msg} in the channel log file, if it was opened with \|ch_logfile()\|. When {handle} is passed the channel number is used for the message. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. The Channel must be open for the channel number to be used. ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) ch_logfile() Start logging channel activity to {fname}. When {fname} is an empty string: stop logging. When {mode} is omitted or "a" append to the file. When {mode} is "w" start with an empty file. The file is flushed after every message, on Unix you can use "tail -f" to see what is going on in real time. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. NOTE: the channel communication is stored in the file, be aware that this may contain confidential and privacy sensitive information, e.g. a password you type in a terminal window. ch_open({address} [, {options}]) ch_open() Open a channel to {address}. See \|channel\|. Returns a Channel. Use \|ch_status()\| to check for failure. {address} has the form "hostname:port", e.g., "localhost:8765". If {options} is given it must be a \|Dictionary\|. See \|channel-open-options\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) ch_read() Read from {handle} and return the received message. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. For a NL channel this waits for a NL to arrive, except when there is nothing more to read (channel was closed). See \|channel-more\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}]) ch_readraw() Like ch_read() but for a JS and JSON channel does not decode the message. For a NL channel it does not block waiting for the NL to arrive, but otherwise works like ch_read(). See \|channel-more\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}]) ch_sendexpr() Send {expr} over {handle}. The {expr} is encoded according to the type of channel. The function cannot be used with a raw channel. See \|channel-use\|. E912 {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_sendraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}]) ch_sendraw() Send {string} over {handle}. Works like \|ch_sendexpr()\|, but does not encode the request or decode the response. The caller is responsible for the correct contents. Also does not add a newline for a channel in NL mode, the caller must do that. The NL in the response is removed. See \|channel-use\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+channel\| feature} ch_setoptions({handle}, {options}) ch_setoptions() Set options on {handle}: "callback" the channel callback "timeout" default read timeout in msec "mode" mode for the whole channel See \|ch_open()\| for more explanation. {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. Note that changing the mode may cause queued messages to be lost. These options cannot be changed: "waittime" only applies to \|ch_open()\| ch_status({handle} [, {options}]) ch_status() Return the status of {handle}: "fail" failed to open the channel "open" channel can be used "buffered" channel can be read, not written to "closed" channel can not be used {handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel. "buffered" is used when the channel was closed but there is still data that can be obtained with \|ch_read()\|. If {options} is given it can contain a "part" entry to specify the part of the channel to return the status for: "out" or "err". For example, to get the error status: > ch_status(job, {"part": "err"}) < changenr() changenr() Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same number as what is displayed with \|:undolist\| and can be used with the \|:undo\| command. When a change was made it is the number of that change. After redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is one less than the number of the undone change. char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) char2nr() Return number value of the first char in {expr}. Examples: > char2nr(" ") returns 32 char2nr("ABC") returns 65 < When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used. Example for "utf-8": > char2nr("á") returns 225 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195 < With {utf8} set to 1, always treat as utf-8 characters. A combining character is a separate character. \|nr2char()\| does the opposite. cindent({lnum}) cindent() Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C indenting rules, as with 'cindent'. The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in \|getline()\|. When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the \|+cindent\| feature, -1 is returned. See \|C-indenting\|. clearmatches() clearmatches() Clears all matches previously defined by \|matchadd()\| and the \|:match\| commands. col() col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are: . the cursor position $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the number of bytes in the cursor line plus one) 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is returned) v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode returns the cursor position. Differs from \|'<\| in that it's updated right away. Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a \|List\| with the line and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is out of range then col() returns zero. To get the line number use \|line()\|. To get both use \|getpos()\|. For the screen column position use \|virtcol()\|. Note that only marks in the current file can be used. Examples: > col(".") column of cursor col("$") length of cursor line plus one col("'t") column of mark t col("'" . markname) column of mark markname < The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error. For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another buffer. For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: > :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR> \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR> \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar> \let &ve = save_ve<CR> < complete({startcol}, {matches}) complete() E785 Set the matches for Insert mode completion. Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping with CTRL-R = (see \|i_CTRL-R\|). It does not work after CTRL-O or with an expression mapping. {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a match. {matches} must be a \|List\|. Each \|List\| item is one match. See \|complete-items\| for the kind of items that are possible. Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid inserting anything that would cause completion to stop. The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if specified, see \|ins-completion-menu\|. Example: > inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR> func! ListMonths() call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March', \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September', \ 'October', 'November', 'December']) return '' endfunc < This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted. complete_add({expr}) complete_add() Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the function specified with the 'completefunc' option. Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory), 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in the list. See \|complete-functions\| for an explanation of {expr}. It is the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return. complete_check() complete_check() Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches. This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time. Returns \|TRUE\| when searching for matches is to be aborted, zero otherwise. Only to be used by the function specified with the 'completefunc' option. confirm() confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]]) Confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first choice this is 1. Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog support, see \|+dialog_con\| and \|+dialog_gui\|. {msg} is displayed in a \|dialog\| with {choices} as the alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is used (and translated). {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit. {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated by '\n', e.g. > confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel") < The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice. Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does not need to be the first letter: > confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All") < For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as the default shortcut key. The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If {default} is omitted, 1 is used. The optional {type} argument gives the type of dialog. This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error", "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is used. If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C, or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0. An example: > :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2) :if choice == 0 : echo "make up your mind!" :elseif choice == 3 : echo "tasteful" :else : echo "I prefer bananas myself." :endif < In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included, the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm() tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems the horizontal layout is always used. copy() copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't different from using {expr} directly. When {expr} is a \|List\| a shallow copy is created. This means that the original \|List\| can be changed without changing the copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus changing an item changes the contents of both \|Lists\|. A \|Dictionary\| is copied in a similar way as a \|List\|. Also see \|deepcopy()\|. cos({expr}) cos() Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo cos(100) < 0.862319 > :echo cos(-4.01) < -0.646043 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} cosh({expr}) cosh() Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a \|Float\| in the range [1, inf]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo cosh(0.5) < 1.127626 > :echo cosh(-0.5) < -1.127626 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) count() Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears in \|String\|, \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| {comp}. If {start} is given then start with the item with this index. {start} can only be used with a \|List\|. When {ic} is given and it's \|TRUE\| then case is ignored. When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when {expr} is an empty string. cscope_connection() cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]]) Checks for the existence of a \|cscope\| connection. If no parameters are specified, then the function returns: 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or if there are no cscope connections; 1, if there is at least one cscope connection. If parameters are specified, then the value of {num} determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked: {num} Description of existence check ----- ------------------------------ 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()"). 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for {dbpath}. 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for {dbpath}. 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both {dbpath} and {prepend}. 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both {dbpath} and {prepend}. Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive! Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): > # pid database name prepend path 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local < Invocation Return Val ~ ---------- ---------- > cscope_connection() 1 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1 < cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) cursor() cursor({list}) Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the line {lnum}. The first column is one. When there is one argument {list} this is used as a \|List\| with two, three or four item: [{lnum}, {col}] [{lnum}, {col}, {off}] [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}] This is like the return value of \|getpos()\| or \|getcurpos()\|, but without the first item. Does not change the jumplist. If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer, the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer. If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line. If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line, the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the line. If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column. If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used. When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last character. Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise. deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) deepcopy() E698 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't different from using {expr} directly. When {expr} is a \|List\| a full copy is created. This means that the original \|List\| can be changed without changing the copy, and vice versa. When an item is a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of the original \|List\|. A \|Dictionary\| is copied in a similar way as a \|List\|. When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| is only copied once. All references point to this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| results in a new copy. This also means that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail. E724 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with {noref} set to 1 will fail. Also see \|copy()\|. delete({fname} [, {flags}]) delete() Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty. When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL! Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory that is being used. A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to. The result is a Number, which is 0 if the delete operation was successful and -1 when the deletion failed or partly failed. Use \|remove()\| to delete an item from a \|List\|. To delete a line from the buffer use \|:delete\|. Use \|:exe\| when the line number is in a variable. did_filetype() did_filetype() Returns \|TRUE\| when autocommands are being executed and the FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts that detect the file type. \|FileType\| Returns \|FALSE\| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used. When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax file. diff_filler({lnum}) diff_filler() Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}. These are the lines that were inserted at this point in another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the display but don't exist in the buffer. {lnum} is used like with \|getline()\|. Thus "." is the current line, "'m" mark m, etc. Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode. diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) diff_hlID() Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a diff change zero is returned. {lnum} is used like with \|getline()\|. Thus "." is the current line, "'m" mark m, etc. {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first line. The highlight ID can be used with \|synIDattr()\| to obtain syntax information about the highlighting. empty({expr}) empty() Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise. - A \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| is empty when it does not have any items. - A String is empty when its length is zero. - A Number and Float is empty when its value is zero. - \|v:false\|, \|v:none\| and \|v:null\| are empty, \|v:true\| is not. - A Job is empty when it failed to start. - A Channel is empty when it is closed. For a long \|List\| this is much faster than comparing the length with zero. escape({string}, {chars}) escape() Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a backslash. Example: > :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \') < results in: > c:\\program\ files\\vim < Also see \|shellescape()\| and \|fnameescape()\|. eval() eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to turn the result of \|string()\| back into the original value. This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings and composites of them. Also works for \|Funcref\|s that refer to existing functions. eventhandler() eventhandler() Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character, e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned. executable({expr}) executable() This function checks if an executable with the name {expr} exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any arguments. executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal searchpath for programs. PATHEXT On MS-DOS and MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If $PATHEXT is not set then ".exe;.com;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell, then the name is also tried without adding an extension. On MS-DOS and MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a directory, not if it's really executable. On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it should also work to execute it \|win32-PATH\|. The result is a Number: 1 exists 0 does not exist -1 not implemented on this system execute({command} [, {silent}]) execute() Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a string. {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the lines are executed one by one. This is equivalent to: > redir => var {command} redir END < The optional {silent} argument can have these values: "" no `:silent` used "silent" `:silent` used "silent!" `:silent!` used The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead. E930 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}. To get a list of lines use \|split()\| on the result: > split(execute('args'), "\n") < When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not included in the output of the higher level call. exepath({expr}) exepath() If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path. Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: > echo exepath(v:progpath) < If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then an empty string is returned. exists() exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| if {expr} is defined, zero otherwise. For checking for a supported feature use \|has()\|. For checking if a file exists use \|filereadable()\|. The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these: &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists, not if it really works) +option-name Vim option that works. $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be done by comparing with an empty string) funcname built-in function (see \|functions\|) or user defined function (see \|user-functions\|). Also works for a variable that is a Funcref. varname internal variable (see \|internal-variables\|). Also works for \|curly-braces-names\|, \|Dictionary\| entries, \|List\| items, etc. Beware that evaluating an index may cause an error message for an invalid expression. E.g.: > :let l = [1, 2, 3] :echo exists("l[5]") < 0 > :echo exists("l[xx]") < E121: Undefined variable: xx 0 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user command or command modifier \|:command\|. Returns: 1 for match with start of a command 2 full match with a command 3 matches several user commands To check for a supported command always check the return value to be 2. :2match The \|:2match\| command. :3match The \|:3match\| command. #event autocommand defined for this event #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and pattern (the pattern is taken literally and compared to the autocommand patterns character by character) #group autocommand group exists #group#event autocommand defined for this group and event. #group#event#pattern autocommand defined for this group, event and pattern. ##event autocommand for this event is supported. Examples: > exists("&shortname") exists("$HOSTNAME") exists("strftime") exists("s:MyFunc") exists("bufcount") exists(":Make") exists("#CursorHold") exists("#BufReadPre#.gz") exists("#filetypeindent") exists("#filetypeindent#FileType") exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#") exists("##ColorScheme") < There must be no space between the symbol (&/$//#) and the name. There must be no extra characters after the name, although in a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in the future, thus don't count on it! Working example: > exists(":make") < NOT working example: > exists(":make install") < Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the variable itself. For example: > exists(bufcount) < This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable, but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists. exp({expr}) exp() Return the exponential of {expr} as a \|Float\| in the range [0, inf]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo exp(2) < 7.389056 > :echo exp(-1) < 0.367879 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) expand() Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in {expr}. 'wildignorecase' applies. If {list} is given and it is \|TRUE\|, a List will be returned. Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a file name contains a space] If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name for a non-existing file is not included, unless {expr} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below. When {expr} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is done like for the \|cmdline-special\| variables with their associated modifiers. Here is a short overview: % current file name # alternate file name #n alternate file name n <cfile> file name under the cursor <afile> autocmd file name <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!) <amatch> autocmd matched name <sfile> sourced script file or function name <slnum> sourced script file line number <cword> word under the cursor <cWORD> WORD under the cursor <client> the {clientid} of the last received message \|server2client()\| Modifiers: :p expand to full path :h head (last path component removed) :t tail (last path component only) :r root (one extension removed) :e extension only Example: > :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags" < Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: > :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak") < Use this: > :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak" < Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>" is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: > :echo expand(expand("<cfile>")) < There cannot be white space between the variables and the following modifier. The \|fnamemodify()\| function can be used to modify normal file names. When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a '/' added. When {expr} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line. 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and it is \|TRUE\|. Names for non-existing files are included. The "" item can be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find all "README" files in the current directory and below: > :echo expand("/README") < Expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See \|expr-env-expand\|. The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in "$FOOBAR". See \|glob()\| for finding existing files. See \|system()\| for getting the raw output of an external command. extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) extend() {expr1} and {expr2} must be both \|Lists\| or both \|Dictionaries\|. If they are \|Lists\|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}. If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before item {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended. Examples: > :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5])) :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1) < When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of items copied is equal to the original length of the List. E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item (where N is the original length of the List). Use \|add()\| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate two lists into a new list use the + operator: > :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5] < If they are \|Dictionaries\|: Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}. If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is used to decide what to do: {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1} {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2} {expr3} = "error": give an error message E737 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed. {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary make a copy of {expr1} first. {expr2} remains unchanged. When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation fails. Returns {expr1}. feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) feedkeys() Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they come from a mapping or were typed by the user. By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before other characters, they will be executed next, before any characters from a mapping. The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in {string}. To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes and "\..." notation \|expr-quote\|. For example, feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters. If {mode} is absent, keys are remapped. {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags: 'm' Remap keys. This is default. 'n' Do not remap keys. 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo, opening folds, etc. 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above). 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys() several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x' (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the script continues. '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI. Return value is always 0. filereadable({file}) filereadable() The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| when a file with the name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist, or is a directory, the result is \|FALSE\|. {file} is any expression, which is used as a String. If you don't care about the file being readable you can use \|glob()\|. file_readable() Obsolete name: file_readable(). filewritable({file}) filewritable() The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2. filter({expr1}, {expr2}) filter() {expr1} must be a \|List\| or a \|Dictionary\|. For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result is zero remove the item from the \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|. {expr2} must be a \|string\| or \|Funcref\|. If {expr2} is a \|string\|, inside {expr2} \|v:val\| has the value of the current item. For a \|Dictionary\| \|v:key\| has the key of the current item and for a \|List\| \|v:key\| has the index of the current item. Examples: > call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"') < Removes the items where "OLD" appears. > call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8') < Removes the items with a key below 8. > call filter(var, 0) < Removes all the items, thus clears the \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|. Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a \|literal-string\| to avoid having to double backslashes. If {expr2} is a \|Funcref\| it must take two arguments: 1. the key or the index of the current item. 2. the value of the current item. The function must return \|TRUE\| if the item should be kept. Example that keeps the odd items of a list: > func Odd(idx, val) return a:idx % 2 == 1 endfunc call filter(mylist, function('Odd')) < It is shorter when using a \|lambda\|: > call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42}) < If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: > call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1}) < The operation is done in-place. If you want a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| to remain unmodified make a copy first: > :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"') < Returns {expr1}, the \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| that was filtered. When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no further items in {expr1} are processed. When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored, unless it was defined with the "abort" flag. finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) finddir() Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and upwards recursive directory searches. See \|file-searching\| for the syntax of {path}. Returns the path of the first found match. When the found directory is below the current directory a relative path is returned. Otherwise a full path is returned. If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used. If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of {name} in {path} instead of the first one. When {count} is negative return all the matches in a \|List\|. This is quite similar to the ex-command \|:find\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+file_in_path\| feature} findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) findfile() Just like \|finddir()\|, but find a file instead of a directory. Uses 'suffixesadd'. Example: > :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;") < Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until it finds the file "tags.vim". float2nr({expr}) float2nr() Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the decimal point. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a Number. When the value of {expr} is out of range for a \|Number\| the result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000). Examples: > echo float2nr(3.95) < 3 > echo float2nr(-23.45) < -23 > echo float2nr(1.0e100) < 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) > echo float2nr(-1.0e150) < -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) > echo float2nr(1.0e-100) < 0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} floor({expr}) floor() Return the largest integral value less than or equal to {expr} as a \|Float\| (round down). {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > echo floor(1.856) < 1.0 > echo floor(-5.456) < -6.0 > echo floor(4.0) < 4.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) fmod() Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2} for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value returned is zero. The value returned is a \|Float\|. {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22) < 0.13 > :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22) < -0.13 {only available when compiled with \|+float\| feature} fnameescape({string}) fnameescape() Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '\|' are escaped with a backslash. For most systems the characters escaped are " \t\n?[{`$\\%#'\"\|!<". For systems where a backslash appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'. A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after \|:edit\| and \|:write\|). And a "-" by itself (special after \|:cd\|). Example: > :let fname = '+some str%nge\|name' :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname) < results in executing: > edit \+some\ str\%nge\\|name fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) fnamemodify()* Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a string of characters like it is used for file names on the command line. See \|filename-modifiers\|. Example: > :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h") < results in: > /home/mool/vim/vim/src < Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use \|expand()\| first then. foldclosed({lnum}) foldclosed() The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold. If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned. foldclosedend({lnum}) foldclosedend() The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold. If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned. foldlevel({lnum}) foldlevel() The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum} in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed. When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the previous line is usually available. foldtext() foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the \|v:foldstart\|, \|v:foldend\| and \|v:folddashes\| variables. The returned string looks like this: > +-- 45 lines: abcdef < The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space, "//" or "/" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and 'commentstring' options is removed. When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars' setting. {not available when compiled without the \|+folding\| feature} foldtextresult({lnum}) foldtextresult()* Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context. When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is returned. {lnum} is used like with \|getline()\|. Thus "." is the current line, "'m" mark m, etc. Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML. {not available when compiled without the \|+folding\| feature} foreground() foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from a client to a Vim server. \|remote_send()\| On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use \|remote_foreground()\| instead. {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the Win32 console version} funcref() funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}]) Just like \|function()\|, but the returned Funcref will lookup the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the function {name} is redefined later. Unlike \|function()\|, {name} must be an existing user function. Also for autoloaded functions. {name} cannot be a builtin function. function() E700 E922 E923 function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}]) Return a \|Funcref\| variable that refers to function {name}. {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an internal function. {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict} argument is not allowed. E.g.: > let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg]) let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict) < When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name}, also when it was redefined later. Use \|funcref()\| to keep the same function. When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial. That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called. The arguments are passed to the function in front of other arguments. Example: > func Callback(arg1, arg2, name) ... let Func = function('Callback', ['one', 'two']) ... call Func('name') < Invokes the function as with: > call Callback('one', 'two', 'name') < The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of arguments. Example: > func Callback(arg1, arg2, name) ... let Func = function('Callback', ['one']) let Func2 = function(Func, ['two']) ... call Func2('name') < Invokes the function as with: > call Callback('one', 'two', 'name') < The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function. In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: > function Callback() dict echo "called for " . self.name endfunction ... let context = {"name": "example"} let Func = function('Callback', context) ... call Func() " will echo: called for example < The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra arguments, these two are equivalent: > let Func = function('Callback', context) let Func = context.Callback < The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: > function Callback(arg1, count) dict ... let context = {"name": "example"} let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context) ... call Func(500) < Invokes the function as with: > call context.Callback('one', 500) garbagecollect([{atexit}]) garbagecollect() Cleanup unused \|Lists\|, \|Dictionaries\|, \|Channels\| and \|Jobs\| that have circular references. There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without circular references are always freed when they become unused. This is useful if you have deleted a very big \|List\| and/or \|Dictionary\| with circular references in a script that runs for a long time. When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks. The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use \|test_garbagecollect_now()\|. get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) get() Get item {idx} from \|List\| {list}. When this item is not available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is omitted. get({dict}, {key} [, {default}]) Get item with key {key} from \|Dictionary\| {dict}. When this item is not available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is omitted. get({func}, {what}) Get an item with from Funcref {func}. Possible values for {what} are: "name" The function name "func" The function "dict" The dictionary "args" The list with arguments getbufinfo() getbufinfo([{expr}]) getbufinfo([{dict}]) Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries. Without an argument information about all the buffers is returned. When the argument is a Dictionary only the buffers matching the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can be specified in {dict}: buflisted include only listed buffers. bufloaded include only loaded buffers. bufmodified include only modified buffers. Otherwise, {expr} specifies a particular buffer to return information for. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item. Otherwise the result is an empty list. Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following entries: bufnr buffer number. changed TRUE if the buffer is modified. changedtick number of changes made to the buffer. hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden. listed TRUE if the buffer is listed. lnum current line number in buffer. loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded. name full path to the file in the buffer. signs list of signs placed in the buffer. Each list item is a dictionary with the following fields: id sign identifier lnum line number name sign name variables a reference to the dictionary with buffer-local variables. windows list of \|window-ID\|s that display this buffer Examples: > for buf in getbufinfo() echo buf.name endfor for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1}) if buf.changed .... endif endfor < To get buffer-local options use: > getbufvar({bufnr}, '&') < getbufline() getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}]) Return a \|List\| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end} (inclusive) in the buffer {expr}. If {end} is omitted, a \|List\| with only the line {lnum} is returned. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the buffer. Otherwise a number must be used. When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of lines in the buffer, an empty \|List\| is returned. When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer, it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty \|List\| is returned. This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and non-existing buffers, an empty \|List\| is returned. Example: > :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$") getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}]) getbufvar() The result is the value of option or local buffer variable {varname} in buffer {expr}. Note that the name without "b:" must be used. When {varname} is empty returns a dictionary with all the buffer-local variables. When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a dictionary with all the buffer-local options. Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of a buffer-local option. This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or window-local option. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty string is returned, there is no error message. Examples: > :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod") :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar") < getchangelist({expr}) getchangelist() Returns the \|changelist\| for the buffer {expr}. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't exist, an empty list is returned. The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change locations and the current position in the list. Each entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following entries: col column number coladd column offset for 'virtualedit' lnum line number If buffer {expr} is the current buffer, then the current position refers to the position in the list. For other buffers, it is set to the length of the list. getchar([expr]) getchar() Get a single character from the user or input stream. If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available. If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available. Return zero otherwise. If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is not consumed. Return zero if no character available. Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or special key is returned. If it is a single character, the result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String. Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character. For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used that is not included in the character. When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape sequence. When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a one-byte character it is the character itself as a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String. Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers. When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be returned. The position can then be found in \|v:mouse_col\|, \|v:mouse_lnum\|, \|v:mouse_winid\| and \|v:mouse_win\|. This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: > let c = getchar() if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w" exe v:mouse_lnum exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "\|" endif < When using bracketed paste only the first character is returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped. \|xterm-bracketed-paste\|. There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the user that a character has to be typed. There is no mapping for the character. Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del> key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character sequence. Examples: > getchar() == "\<Del>" getchar() == "\<S-Left>" < This example redefines "f" to ignore case: > :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR> :function FindChar() : let c = nr2char(getchar()) : while col('.') < col('$') - 1 : normal l : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c : break : endif : endwhile :endfunction < You may also receive synthetic characters, such as \|<CursorHold>\|. Often you will want to ignore this and get another character: > :function GetKey() : let c = getchar() : while c == "\<CursorHold>" : let c = getchar() : endwhile : return c :endfunction getcharmod() getcharmod() The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way. These values are added together: 2 shift 4 control 8 alt (meta) 16 meta (when it's different from ALT) 32 mouse double click 64 mouse triple click 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64) 128 command (Macintosh only) Only the modifiers that have not been included in the character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A" without a modifier. getcharsearch() getcharsearch() Return the current character search information as a {dict} with the following entries: char character previously used for a character search (\|t\|, \|f\|, \|T\|, or \|F\|); empty string if no character search has been performed forward direction of character search; 1 for forward, 0 for backward until type of character search; 1 for a \|t\| or \|T\| character search, 0 for an \|f\| or \|F\| character search This can be useful to always have \|;\| and \|,\| search forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous character search: > :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ',' :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';' < Also see \|setcharsearch()\|. getcmdline() getcmdline() Return the current command-line. Only works when the command line is being edited, thus requires use of \|c_CTRL-\_e\| or \|c_CTRL-R_=\|. Example: > :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR> < Also see \|getcmdtype()\|, \|getcmdpos()\| and \|setcmdpos()\|. getcmdpos() getcmdpos() Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a byte count. The first column is 1. Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of \|c_CTRL-\_e\| or \|c_CTRL-R_=\| or an expression mapping. Returns 0 otherwise. Also see \|getcmdtype()\|, \|setcmdpos()\| and \|getcmdline()\|. getcmdtype() getcmdtype() Return the current command-line type. Possible return values are: : normal Ex command > debug mode command \|debug-mode\| / forward search command ? backward search command @ \|input()\| command - \|:insert\| or \|:append\| command = \|i_CTRL-R_=\| Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of \|c_CTRL-\_e\| or \|c_CTRL-R_=\| or an expression mapping. Returns an empty string otherwise. Also see \|getcmdpos()\|, \|setcmdpos()\| and \|getcmdline()\|. getcmdwintype() getcmdwintype() Return the current \|command-line-window\| type. Possible return values are the same as \|getcmdtype()\|. Returns an empty string when not in the command-line window. getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) getcompletion() Return a list of command-line completion matches. {type} specifies what for. The following completion types are supported: arglist file names in argument list augroup autocmd groups buffer buffer names behave :behave suboptions color color schemes command Ex command (and arguments) compiler compilers cscope \|:cscope\| suboptions dir directory names environment environment variable names event autocommand events expression Vim expression file file and directory names file_in_path file and directory names in \|'path'\| filetype filetype names \|'filetype'\| function function name help help subjects highlight highlight groups history :history suboptions locale locale names (as output of locale -a) mapclear buffer argument mapping mapping name menu menus messages \|:messages\| suboptions option options packadd optional package \|pack-add\| names shellcmd Shell command sign \|:sign\| suboptions syntax syntax file names \|'syntax'\| syntime \|:syntime\| suboptions tag tags tag_listfiles tags, file names user user names var user variables If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned. See \|wildcards\| for the use of special characters in {pat}. If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore' is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies. If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An invalid value for {type} produces an error. getcurpos() getcurpos() Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but includes an extra item in the list: [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~ The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the cursor vertically. Also see \|getpos()\|. This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: > let save_cursor = getcurpos() MoveTheCursorAround call setpos('.', save_cursor) < Note that this only works within the window. See \|winrestview()\| for restoring more state. getcwd() getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) The result is a String, which is the name of the current working directory. Without arguments, for the current window. With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working directory. See also \|haslocaldir()\|. With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of the window in the specified tab page. Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid. getfsize({fname}) getfsize() The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the given file {fname}. If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned. If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned. If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2 is returned. getfontname([{name}]) getfontname() Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group \|hl-Normal\|. With an argument a check is done whether {name} is a valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned. Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the GUI does not support obtaining the real name. Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or gvimrc file. Use the \|GUIEnter\| autocommand to use this function just after the GUI has started. Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for a valid name does not work. getfperm({fname}) getfperm() The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute permissions of the given file {fname}. If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an empty string is returned. The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users. If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this is replaced with the string "-". Examples: > :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd") :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc")) < This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------". For setting permissions use \|setfperm()\|. getftime({fname}) getftime() The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also \|localtime()\| and \|strftime()\|. If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned. getftype({fname}) getftype() The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of file of the given file {fname}. If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned. Here is a table over different kinds of files and their results: Normal file "file" Directory "dir" Symbolic link "link" Block device "bdev" Character device "cdev" Socket "socket" FIFO "fifo" All other "other" Example: > getftype("/home") < Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a directory returns "dir" instead of "link". getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) getjumplist() Returns the \|jumplist\| for the specified window. Without arguments use the current window. With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page. {winnr} can also be a \|window-ID\|. With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab page. The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump locations and the last used jump position number in the list. Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with the following entries: bufnr buffer number col column number coladd column offset for 'virtualedit' filename filename if available lnum line number getline() getline({lnum} [, {end}]) Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum} from the current buffer. Example: > getline(1) < When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a digit, line() is called to translate the String into a Number. To get the line under the cursor: > getline(".") < When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned. When {end} is given the result is a \|List\| where each item is a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end}, including line {end}. {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}. Non-existing lines are silently omitted. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty \|List\| is returned. Example: > :let start = line('.') :let end = search("^$") - 1 :let lines = getline(start, end) < To get lines from another buffer see \|getbufline()\| getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) getloclist() Returns a list with all the entries in the location list for window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {nr} is zero the current window is used. For a location list window, the displayed location list is returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is returned. Otherwise, same as \|getqflist()\|. If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to \|getqflist()\| for the supported items in {what}. getmatches() getmatches() Returns a \|List\| with all matches previously defined by \|matchadd()\| and the \|:match\| commands. \|getmatches()\| is useful in combination with \|setmatches()\|, as \|setmatches()\| can restore a list of matches saved by \|getmatches()\|. Example: > :echo getmatches() < [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO', 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2', 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] > :let m = getmatches() :call clearmatches() :echo getmatches() < [] > :call setmatches(m) :echo getmatches() < [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO', 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2', 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] > :unlet m < getpid() getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process. On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim exits. On MS-DOS it's always zero. getpos() getpos({expr}) Get the position for {expr}. For possible values of {expr} see \|line()\|. For getting the cursor position see \|getcurpos()\|. The result is a \|List\| with four numbers: [bufnum, lnum, col, off] "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it is the buffer number of the mark. "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first column is 1. The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last character. Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V" (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of '> is a large number. This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: > let save_a_mark = getpos("'a") ... call setpos("'a", save_a_mark) < Also see \|getcurpos()\| and \|setpos()\|. getqflist([{what}]) getqflist() Returns a list with all the current quickfix errors. Each list item is a dictionary with these entries: bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use bufname() to get the name lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1) col column number (first column is 1) vcol \|TRUE\|: "col" is visual column \|FALSE\|: "col" is byte index nr error number pattern search pattern used to locate the error text description of the error type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc. valid \|TRUE\|: recognized error message When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is returned. Quickfix list entries with non-existing buffer number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero. Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and do something with them: > :vimgrep /theword/jg .c :for d in getqflist() : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text :endfor < If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The following string items are supported in {what}: changedtick get the total number of changes made to the list context get the context stored with \|setqflist()\| efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If not present, then the 'errorformat' option value is used. id get information for the quickfix list with \|quickfix-ID\|; zero means the id for the current list or the list specified by "nr" idx index of the current entry in the list items quickfix list entries lines use 'errorformat' to extract items from a list of lines and return the resulting entries. Only a \|List\| type is accepted. The current quickfix list is not modified. nr get information for this quickfix list; zero means the current quickfix list and "$" means the last quickfix list size number of entries in the quickfix list title get the list title winid get the quickfix \|window-ID\| all all of the above quickfix properties Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a particular item, set it to zero. If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used. If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list specified by "id" is used. To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary contains the quickfix stack size. When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm" are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry "items" with the list of entries. The returned dictionary contains the following entries: changedtick total number of changes made to the list \|quickfix-changedtick\| context context information stored with \|setqflist()\|. If not present, set to "". id quickfix list ID \|quickfix-ID\|. If not present, set to 0. idx index of the current entry in the list. If not present, set to 0. items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to an empty list. nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not present, set to 0. title quickfix list title text. If not present, set to "". winid quickfix \|window-ID\|. If not present, set to 0 Examples: > :echo getqflist({'all': 1}) :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1}) :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]}) < getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) getreg()* The result is a String, which is the contents of register {regname}. Example: > :let cliptext = getreg('') < When {regname} was not set the result is an empty string. getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression register. (For use in maps.) getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can be restored with \|setreg()\|. For other registers the extra argument is ignored, thus you can always give it. If {list} is present and \|TRUE\|, the result type is changed to \|List\|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs (see \|NL-used-for-Nul\|). When the register was not set an empty list is returned. If {regname} is not specified, \|v:register\| is used. getregtype([{regname}]) getregtype()* The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}. The value will be one of: "v" for \|characterwise\| text "V" for \|linewise\| text "<CTRL-V>{width}" for \|blockwise-visual\| text "" for an empty or unknown register <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16. If {regname} is not specified, \|v:register\| is used. gettabinfo([{arg}]) gettabinfo() If {arg} is not specified, then information about all the tab pages is returned as a List. Each List item is a Dictionary. Otherwise, {arg} specifies the tab page number and information about that one is returned. If the tab page does not exist an empty List is returned. Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries: tabnr tab page number. variables a reference to the dictionary with tabpage-local variables windows List of \|window-ID\|s in the tag page. gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) gettabvar() Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page {tabnr}. \|t:var\| Tabs are numbered starting with one. When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned. Note that the name without "t:" must be used. When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty string is returned, there is no error message. gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) gettabwinvar() Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}. When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all window-local variables is returned. When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all window-local options in a Dictionary. Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a window-local option. Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:". Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage use \|getwinvar()\|. {winnr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {winnr} is zero the current window is used. This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable or buffer-local variable. When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty string is returned, there is no error message. Examples: > :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list') :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar') < getwinpos([{timeout}]) getwinpos() The result is a list with two numbers, the result of getwinposx() and getwinposy() combined: [x-pos, y-pos] {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used. Use a longer time for a remote terminal. When using a value less than 10 and no response is received within that time, a previously reported position is returned, if available. This can be used to poll for the position and do some work in the mean time: > while 1 let res = getwinpos(1) if res[0] >= 0 break endif " Do some work here endwhile < getwinposx() getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec). The result will be -1 if the information is not available. The value can be used with `:winpos`. getwinposy() getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec). The result will be -1 if the information is not available. The value can be used with `:winpos`. getwininfo([{winid}]) getwininfo() Returns information about windows as a List with Dictionaries. If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID is returned. If the window does not exist the result is an empty list. Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the tab pages is returned. Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries: bufnr number of buffer in the window height window height (excluding winbar) winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0 otherwise loclist 1 if showing a location list {only with the +quickfix feature} quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window {only with the +quickfix feature} terminal 1 if a terminal window {only with the +terminal feature} tabnr tab page number variables a reference to the dictionary with window-local variables width window width winid \|window-ID\| winnr window number To obtain all window-local variables use: > gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&') getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) getwinvar() Like \|gettabwinvar()\| for the current tabpage. Examples: > :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list') :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar') < glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) glob() Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See \|wildcards\| for the use of special characters. Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is \|TRUE\|, the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches. 'wildignorecase' always applies. When {list} is present and it is \|TRUE\| the result is a List with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List. A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic link is only included if it points to an existing file. However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is \|TRUE\| then all symbolic links are included. For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from any external command. Example: > :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`") :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g") < The result of the program inside the backticks should be one item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed. See \|expand()\| for expanding special Vim variables. See \|system()\| for getting the raw output of an external command. glob2regpat({expr}) glob2regpat() Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that is a file name. E.g. > if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make.mak') < This is equivalent to: > if filename =~ '^Make.\.mak$' < When {expr} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an empty string. Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows a backslash usually means a path separator. globpath() globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) Perform glob() on all directories in {path} and concatenate the results. Example: > :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim") < {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with \|glob()\|. A path separator is inserted when needed. To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it. If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no error message. Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is \|TRUE\|, the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches. When {list} is present and it is \|TRUE\| the result is a List with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: > :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1) < {alllinks} is used as with \|glob()\|. The "" item can be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories in 'runtimepath' and below: > :echo globpath(&rtp, "/README.txt") < Upwards search and limiting the depth of "*" is not supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly. has()* has({feature}) The result is a Number, which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string. See \|feature-list\| below. Also see \|exists()\|. has_key({dict}, {key}) has_key() The result is a Number, which is 1 if \|Dictionary\| {dict} has an entry with key {key}. Zero otherwise. haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) haslocaldir() The result is a Number, which is 1 when the window has set a local path via \|:lcd\|, and 0 otherwise. Without arguments use the current window. With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page. With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. Return 0 if the arguments are invalid. hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) hasmapto() The result is a Number, which is 1 if there is a mapping that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes indicated by {mode}. When {abbr} is there and it is \|TRUE\| use abbreviations instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or Command-line mode. Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current buffer are checked for a match. If no matching mapping is found 0 is returned. The following characters are recognized in {mode}: n Normal mode v Visual mode o Operator-pending mode i Insert mode l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.) c Command-line mode When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used. This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists to a function in a Vim script. Example: > :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit') : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit :endif < This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't already a mapping to "\ABCdoit". histadd({history}, {item}) histadd() Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be one of: hist-names "cmd" or ":" command line history "search" or "/" search pattern history "expr" or "=" typed expression history "input" or "@" input line history "debug" or ">" debug command history empty the current or last used history The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one character is sufficient. If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be shifted to become the newest entry. The result is a Number: 1 if the operation was successful, otherwise 0 is returned. Example: > :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d")) :let date=input("Enter date: ") < This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. histdel({history} [, {item}]) histdel() Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See \|hist-names\| for the possible values of {history}. If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a regular expression. All entries matching that expression will be removed from the history (if there are any). Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used \|/\c\|. If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as an index, see \|:history-indexing\|. The respective entry will be removed if it exists. The result is a Number: 1 for a successful operation, otherwise 0 is returned. Examples: Clear expression register history: > :call histdel("expr") < Remove all entries starting with "" from the search history: > :call histdel("/", '^\') < The following three are equivalent: > :call histdel("search", histnr("search")) :call histdel("search", -1) :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$') < To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for the "n" command and 'hlsearch': > :call histdel("search", -1) :let @/ = histget("search", -1) histget({history} [, {index}]) histget() The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from {history}. See \|hist-names\| for the possible values of {history}, and \|:history-indexing\| for {index}. If there is no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is omitted, the most recent item from the history is used. Examples: Redo the second last search from history. > :execute '/' . histget("search", -2) < Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of the {num}th entry from the output of \|:history\|. > :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>) < histnr({history}) histnr() The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}. See \|hist-names\| for the possible values of {history}. If an error occurred, -1 is returned. Example: > :let inp_index = histnr("expr") < hlexists({name}) hlexists() The result is a Number, which is non-zero if a highlight group called {name} exists. This is when the group has been defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax item. highlight_exists() Obsolete name: highlight_exists(). hlID() hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist, zero is returned. This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight group. For example, to get the background color of the "Comment" group: > :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg") < highlightID() Obsolete name: highlightID(). hostname() hostname() The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than 256 characters long are truncated. iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) iconv() The result is a String, which is the text {expr} converted from encoding {from} to encoding {to}. When the conversion completely fails an empty string is returned. When some characters could not be converted they are replaced with "?". The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv". Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the \|+iconv\| feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back can be done. This can be used to display messages with special characters, no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in UTF-8 and use: > echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc) < Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes. {only available when compiled with the \|+multi_byte\| feature} indent() indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in \|getline()\|. When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. index({list}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) index() Return the lowest index in \|List\| {list} where the item has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4. And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters. If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end). When {ic} is given and it is \|TRUE\|, ignore case. Otherwise case must match. -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {list}. Example: > :let idx = index(words, "the") :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0 input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) input() The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used in the prompt to start a new line. The highlighting set with \|:echohl\| is used for the prompt. The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history for lines typed for input(). Example: > :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer" : echo "Cheers!" :endif < If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this. Example: > :let color = input("Color? ", "white") < The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of completion supported for the input. Without it completion is not performed. The supported completion types are the same as that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the "-complete=" argument. Refer to \|:command-completion\| for more information. Example: > let fname = input("File: ", "", "file") < NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI). Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a mapping is handled like the characters were typed. Use \|inputsave()\| before input() and \|inputrestore()\| after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using \|:execute\| or \|:normal\|. Example with a mapping: > :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR> :function GetFoo() : call inputsave() : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ") : call inputrestore() :endfunction inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) inputdialog() Like \|input()\|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text. Example: > :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth()) :if n != "" : let &sw = n :endif < When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When omitted an empty string is returned. Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button. NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported. inputlist({textlist}) inputlist() {textlist} must be a \|List\| of strings. This \|List\| is displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to enter a number, which is returned. The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the mouse. For the first string 0 is returned. When clicking above the first item a negative number is returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the length of {textlist} is returned. Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item. Example: > let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red', \ '2. green', '3. blue']) inputrestore() inputrestore() Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous \|inputsave()\|. Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is called. Calling it more often is harmless though. Returns 1 when there is nothing to restore, 0 otherwise. inputsave() inputsave() Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can be used several times, in which case there must be just as many inputrestore() calls. Returns 1 when out of memory, 0 otherwise. inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) inputsecret() This function acts much like the \|input()\| function with but two exceptions: a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of asterisks ("") thereby keeping the entry secret, and b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input \|history\| stack. The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt. NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported. insert({list}, {item} [, {idx}]) insert()* Insert {item} at the start of \|List\| {list}. If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see \|list-index\|. -1 inserts just before the last item. Returns the resulting \|List\|. Examples: > :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1) :call insert(mylist, 4, -1) :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist)) < The last example can be done simpler with \|add()\|. Note that when {item} is a \|List\| it is inserted as a single item. Use \|extend()\| to concatenate \|Lists\|. invert({expr}) invert() Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: > :let bits = invert(bits) isdirectory({directory}) isdirectory() The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| when a directory with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't exist, or isn't a directory, the result is \|FALSE\|. {directory} is any expression, which is used as a String. islocked({expr}) islocked() E786 The result is a Number, which is \|TRUE\| when {expr} is the name of a locked variable. {expr} must be the name of a variable, \|List\| item or \|Dictionary\| entry, not the variable itself! Example: > :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3] :lockvar 1 alist :echo islocked('alist') " 1 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0 < When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error message. Use \|exists()\| to check for existence. isnan({expr}) isnan() Return \|TRUE\| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. > echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0) < 1 ~ {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} items({dict}) items() Return a \|List\| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each \|List\| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict} entry and the value of this entry. The \|List\| is in arbitrary order. job_getchannel({job}) job_getchannel() Get the channel handle that {job} is using. To check if the job has no channel: > if string(job_getchannel()) == 'channel fail' < {only available when compiled with the \|+job\| feature} job_info({job}) job_info() Returns a Dictionary with information about {job}: "status" what \|job_status()\| returns "channel" what \|job_getchannel()\| returns "process" process ID "tty_in" terminal input name, empty when none "tty_out" terminal output name, empty when none "exitval" only valid when "status" is "dead" "exit_cb" function to be called on exit "stoponexit" \|job-stoponexit\| job_setoptions({job}, {options}) job_setoptions() Change options for {job}. Supported are: "stoponexit" \|job-stoponexit\| "exit_cb" \|job-exit_cb\| job_start({command} [, {options}]) job_start() Start a job and return a Job object. Unlike \|system()\| and \|:!cmd\| this does not wait for the job to finish. To start a job in a terminal window see \|term_start()\|. {command} can be a String. This works best on MS-Windows. On Unix it is split up in white-separated parts to be passed to execvp(). Arguments in double quotes can contain white space. {command} can be a List, where the first item is the executable and further items are the arguments. All items are converted to String. This works best on Unix. On MS-Windows, job_start() makes a GUI application hidden. If want to show it, Use \|:!start\| instead. The command is executed directly, not through a shell, the 'shell' option is not used. To use the shell: > let job = job_start(["/bin/sh", "-c", "echo hello"]) < Or: > let job = job_start('/bin/sh -c "echo hello"') < Note that this will start two processes, the shell and the command it executes. If you don't want this use the "exec" shell command. On Unix $PATH is used to search for the executable only when the command does not contain a slash. The job will use the same terminal as Vim. If it reads from stdin the job and Vim will be fighting over input, that doesn't work. Redirect stdin and stdout to avoid problems: > let job = job_start(['sh', '-c', "myserver </dev/null >/dev/null"]) < The returned Job object can be used to get the status with \|job_status()\| and stop the job with \|job_stop()\|. {options} must be a Dictionary. It can contain many optional items, see \|job-options\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+job\| feature} job_status({job}) job_status() E916 Returns a String with the status of {job}: "run" job is running "fail" job failed to start "dead" job died or was stopped after running On Unix a non-existing command results in "dead" instead of "fail", because a fork happens before the failure can be detected. If an exit callback was set with the "exit_cb" option and the job is now detected to be "dead" the callback will be invoked. For more information see \|job_info()\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+job\| feature} job_stop({job} [, {how}]) job_stop() Stop the {job}. This can also be used to signal the job. When {how} is omitted or is "term" the job will be terminated. For Unix SIGTERM is sent. On MS-Windows the job will be terminated forcedly (there is no "gentle" way). This goes to the process group, thus children may also be affected. Effect for Unix: "term" SIGTERM (default) "hup" SIGHUP "quit" SIGQUIT "int" SIGINT "kill" SIGKILL (strongest way to stop) number signal with that number Effect for MS-Windows: "term" terminate process forcedly (default) "hup" CTRL_BREAK "quit" CTRL_BREAK "int" CTRL_C "kill" terminate process forcedly Others CTRL_BREAK On Unix the signal is sent to the process group. This means that when the job is "sh -c command" it affects both the shell and the command. The result is a Number: 1 if the operation could be executed, 0 if "how" is not supported on the system. Note that even when the operation was executed, whether the job was actually stopped needs to be checked with \|job_status()\|. If the status of the job is "dead", the signal will not be sent. This is to avoid to stop the wrong job (esp. on Unix, where process numbers are recycled). When using "kill" Vim will assume the job will die and close the channel. {only available when compiled with the \|+job\| feature} join({list} [, {sep}]) join() Join the items in {list} together into one String. When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If {sep} is omitted a single space is used. Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to add it there too: > let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n" < String items are used as-is. \|Lists\| and \|Dictionaries\| are converted into a string like with \|string()\|. The opposite function is \|split()\|. js_decode({string}) js_decode() This is similar to \|json_decode()\| with these differences: - Object key names do not have to be in quotes. - Strings can be in single quotes. - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and result in v:none items. js_encode({expr}) js_encode() This is similar to \|json_encode()\| with these differences: - Object key names are not in quotes. - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between commas. For example, the Vim object: [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~ Will be encoded as: [1,,{one:1},,] ~ While json_encode() would produce: [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~ This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items. json_decode({string}) json_decode() This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent in Vim values. See \|json_encode()\| for the relation between JSON and Vim values. The decoding is permissive: - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g. "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]". - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values "Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored) are accepted. - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012" for "12" or "-012" for "-12". - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true". - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab character in string) for "\t". - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a". - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u" E938 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"} json_encode({expr}) json_encode() Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string. The encoding is specified in: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html Vim values are converted as follows: Number decimal number Float floating point number Float nan "NaN" Float inf "Infinity" String in double quotes (possibly null) Funcref not possible, error List as an array (possibly null); when used recursively: [] Dict as an object (possibly null); when used recursively: {} v:false "false" v:true "true" v:none "null" v:null "null" Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do allow it. If not then you will get an error. keys({dict}) keys() Return a \|List\| with all the keys of {dict}. The \|List\| is in arbitrary order. len() E701 len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument. When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is used, as with \|strlen()\|. When {expr} is a \|List\| the number of items in the \|List\| is returned. When {expr} is a \|Dictionary\| the number of entries in the \|Dictionary\| is returned. Otherwise an error is given. libcall() E364 E368 libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument}) Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname} with single argument {argument}. This is useful to call functions in a library that you especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument is possible, calling standard library functions is rather limited. The result is the String returned by the function. If the function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string "" to Vim. If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()! If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a null-terminated string. This function will fail in \|restricted-mode\|. libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will very probably crash. For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer, and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work, it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded. WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may crash! This also happens if the function returns a number, because Vim thinks it's a pointer. For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if the DLL is not in the usual places. For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC'). {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the \|+libcall\| feature is present} Examples: > :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME") < libcallnr() libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument}) Just like \|libcall()\|, but used for a function that returns an int instead of a string. {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the \|+libcall\| feature is present} Examples: > :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "") :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n") :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10) < line() line({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are: . the cursor position $ the last line in the current buffer 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is returned) w0 first line visible in current window (one if the display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode) w$ last line visible in current window (this is one less than "w0" if no lines are visible) v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode returns the cursor position. Differs from \|'<\| in that it's updated right away. Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number then applies to another buffer. To get the column number use \|col()\|. To get both use \|getpos()\|. Examples: > line(".") line number of the cursor line("'t") line number of mark t line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker < last-position-jump This autocommand jumps to the last known position in a file just after opening it, if the '" mark is set: > :au BufReadPost * \ if line("'\"") > 1 && line("'\"") <= line("$") && &ft !~# 'commit' \ \| exe "normal! g`\"" \ \| endif line2byte({lnum}) line2byte() Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored. This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just below the last line: > line2byte(line("$") + 1) < This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty it is the file size plus one. When {lnum} is invalid, or the \|+byte_offset\| feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned. Also see \|byte2line()\|, \|go\| and \|:goto\|. lispindent({lnum}) lispindent() Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp indenting rules, as with 'lisp'. The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in \|getline()\|. When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the \|+lispindent\| feature, -1 is returned. localtime() localtime() Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan 1970. See also \|strftime()\| and \|getftime()\|. log({expr}) log() Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\| in the range (0, inf]. Examples: > :echo log(10) < 2.302585 > :echo log(exp(5)) < 5.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} log10({expr}) log10() Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo log10(1000) < 3.0 > :echo log10(0.01) < -2.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) luaeval() Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}. Strings are returned as they are. Boolean objects are converted to numbers. Numbers are converted to \|Float\| values if vim was compiled with \|+float\| and to numbers otherwise. Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned as-is. Other objects are returned as zero without any errors. See \|lua-luaeval\| for more details. {only available when compiled with the \|+lua\| feature} map({expr1}, {expr2}) map() {expr1} must be a \|List\| or a \|Dictionary\|. Replace each item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}. {expr2} must be a \|string\| or \|Funcref\|. If {expr2} is a \|string\|, inside {expr2} \|v:val\| has the value of the current item. For a \|Dictionary\| \|v:key\| has the key of the current item and for a \|List\| \|v:key\| has the index of the current item. Example: > :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"') < This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist". Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a \|literal-string\| to avoid having to double backslashes. You still have to double ' quotes If {expr2} is a \|Funcref\| it is called with two arguments: 1. The key or the index of the current item. 2. the value of the current item. The function must return the new value of the item. Example that changes each value by "key-value": > func KeyValue(key, val) return a:key . '-' . a:val endfunc call map(myDict, function('KeyValue')) < It is shorter when using a \|lambda\|: > call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val}) < If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: > call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key}) < The operation is done in-place. If you want a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| to remain unmodified make a copy first: > :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"') < Returns {expr1}, the \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| that was filtered. When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no further items in {expr1} are processed. When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored, unless it was defined with the "abort" flag. maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) maparg() When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command listing. When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is returned. The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map" command. {mode} can be one of these strings: "n" Normal "v" Visual (including Select) "o" Operator-pending "i" Insert "c" Cmd-line "s" Select "x" Visual "l" langmap \|language-mapping\| "t" Terminal-Job "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used. When {abbr} is there and it is \|TRUE\| use abbreviations instead of mappings. When {dict} is there and it is \|TRUE\| return a dictionary containing all the information of the mapping with the following items: "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping. "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed. "silent" 1 for a \|:map-silent\| mapping, else 0. "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable. "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (\|:map-<expr>\|). "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (\|:map-local\|). "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In addition to the modes mentioned above, these characters will be used: " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending "!" Insert and Commandline mode (\|mapmode-ic\|) "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings (\|<SID>\|). "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings. (\|:map-<nowait>\|). The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first, then the global mappings. This function can be used to map a key even when it's already mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: > exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n') mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) mapcheck() Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode {mode}. See \|maparg()\| for {mode} and special names in {name}. When {abbr} is there and it is \|TRUE\| use abbreviations instead of mappings. A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}. matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~ mapcheck("a") yes yes yes mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes mapcheck("ax") yes no no mapcheck("b") no no no The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a mapping for {name} exactly. When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty String is returned. If there is one, the rhs of that mapping is returned. If there are several mappings that start with {name}, the rhs of one of them is returned. The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first, then the global mappings. This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added without being ambiguous. Example: > :if mapcheck("_vv") == "" : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR> :endif < This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv". match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) match() When {expr} is a \|List\| then this returns the index of the first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a String, \|Lists\| and \|Dictionaries\| are used as echoed. Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where {pat} matches. A match at the first character or \|List\| item returns zero. If there is no match -1 is returned. For getting submatches see \|matchlist()\|. Example: > :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1 < See \|string-match\| for how {pat} is used. strpbrk() Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: > :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]') < strcasestr() Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: > :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle') < If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index {start} in a String or item {start} in a \|List\|. The result, however, is still the index counted from the first character/item. Example: > :echo match("testing", "ing", 2) < result is again "4". > :echo match("testing", "ing", 4) < result is again "4". > :echo match("testing", "t", 2) < result is "3". For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it backwards compatible). For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list the index is counted from the end. If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a String or {start} > len({expr}) for a \|List\|) -1 is returned. When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match is found in a String the search for the next one starts one character further. Thus this example results in 1: > echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2) < In a \|List\| the search continues in the next item. Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes, see above. See \|pattern\| for the patterns that are accepted. The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty. matchadd() E798 E799 E801 matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]]) Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the match using \|matchdelete()\|. Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used. The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be concealed. The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the match. A match with a high priority will have its highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority. A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero, hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will always overrule syntax highlighting. The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2 and 3 are reserved for \|:match\|, \|:2match\| and \|:3match\|, respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, \|matchadd()\| automatically chooses a free ID. The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific conceal character that will be shown for \|hl-Conceal\| highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members: conceal Special character to show instead of the match (only for \|hl-Conceal\| highlighted matches, see \|:syn-cchar\|) The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with the \|:match\| commands. Example: > :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO") < Deletion of the pattern: > :call matchdelete(m) < A list of matches defined by \|matchadd()\| and \|:match\| are available from \|getmatches()\|. All matches can be deleted in one operation by \|clearmatches()\|. matchaddpos() matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]]) Same as \|matchadd()\|, but requires a list of positions {pos} instead of a pattern. This command is faster than \|matchadd()\| because it does not require to handle regular expressions and sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed to be used when fast match additions and deletions are required, for example to highlight matching parentheses. The list {pos} can contain one of these items: - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first line has number 1. - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this number will be highlighted. - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is the line number, the second one is the column number (first column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as \|col()\| would return). The character at this position will be highlighted. - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes. The maximum number of positions is 8. Example: > :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34]) < Deletion of the pattern: > :call matchdelete(m) < Matches added by \|matchaddpos()\| are returned by \|getmatches()\| with an entry "pos1", "pos2", etc., with the value a list like the {pos} item. matcharg({nr}) matcharg() Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a \|:match\|, \|:2match\| or \|:3match\| command. Return a \|List\| with two elements: The name of the highlight group used The pattern used. When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty \|List\|. When there is no match item set returns ['', '']. This is useful to save and restore a \|:match\|. Highlighting matches using the \|:match\| commands are limited to three matches. \|matchadd()\| does not have this limitation. matchdelete({id}) matchdelete() E802 E803 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by \|matchadd()\| or one of the \|:match\| commands. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. See example for \|matchadd()\|. All matches can be deleted in one operation by \|clearmatches()\|. matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) matchend() Same as \|match()\|, but return the index of first character after the match. Example: > :echo matchend("testing", "ing") < results in "7". strspn() strcspn() Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can do it with matchend(): > :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]') :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]') < Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches. The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for \|match()\|. > :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2) < results in "7". > :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5) < result is "-1". When {expr} is a \|List\| the result is equal to \|match()\|. matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) matchlist() Same as \|match()\|, but return a \|List\|. The first item in the list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc. in \|:substitute\|. When an optional submatch didn't match an empty string is used. Example: > echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.\)') < Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', ''] When there is no match an empty list is returned. matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) matchstr()* Same as \|match()\|, but return the matched string. Example: > :echo matchstr("testing", "ing") < results in "ing". When there is no match "" is returned. The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for \|match()\|. > :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2) < results in "ing". > :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5) < result is "". When {expr} is a \|List\| then the matching item is returned. The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String. matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) matchstrpos() Same as \|matchstr()\|, but return the matched string, the start position and the end position of the match. Example: > :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing") < results in ["ing", 4, 7]. When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned. The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for \|match()\|. > :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2) < results in ["ing", 4, 7]. > :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5) < result is ["", -1, -1]. When {expr} is a \|List\| then the matching item, the index of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the end position of the match are returned. > :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a') < result is ["x", 1, 2, 3]. The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String. max() max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. {expr} can be a list or a dictionary. For a dictionary, it returns the maximum of all values in the dictionary. If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in an error. An empty \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| results in zero. min() min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. {expr} can be a list or a dictionary. For a dictionary, it returns the minimum of all values in the dictionary. If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in an error. An empty \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| results in zero. mkdir() E739 mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]]) Create directory {name}. If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as necessary. Otherwise it must be "". If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of the new directory. The default is 0755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for the user readable for others). Use 0700 to make it unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be created with 0755. Example: > :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0700) < This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p" flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). Not available on all systems. To check use: > :if exists("mkdir") < mode()* mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode. If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty String (\|non-zero-arg\|), then the full mode is returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned. n Normal, Terminal-Normal no Operator-pending v Visual by character V Visual by line CTRL-V Visual blockwise s Select by character S Select by line CTRL-S Select blockwise i Insert ic Insert mode completion \|compl-generic\| ix Insert mode \|i_CTRL-X\| completion R Replace \|R\| Rc Replace mode completion \|compl-generic\| Rv Virtual Replace \|gR\| Rx Replace mode \|i_CTRL-X\| completion c Command-line editing cv Vim Ex mode \|gQ\| ce Normal Ex mode \|Q\| r Hit-enter prompt rm The -- more -- prompt r? A \|:confirm\| query of some sort ! Shell or external command is executing t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used with \|remote_expr()\| In most other places it always returns "c" or "n". Also see \|visualmode()\|. mzeval({expr}) mzeval() Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result converted to Vim data structures. Numbers and strings are returned as they are. Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are returned as Vim \|Lists\|. Hash tables are represented as Vim \|Dictionary\| type with keys converted to strings. All other types are converted to string with display function. Examples: > :mz (define l (list 1 2 3)) :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l) :echo mzeval("l") :echo mzeval("h") < {only available when compiled with the \|+mzscheme\| feature} nextnonblank({lnum}) nextnonblank() Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum} that is not blank. Example: > if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java" < When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or below it, zero is returned. See also \|prevnonblank()\|. nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) nr2char() Return a string with a single character, which has the number value {expr}. Examples: > nr2char(64) returns "@" nr2char(32) returns " " < When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used. Example for "utf-8": > nr2char(300) returns I with bow character < With {utf8} set to 1, always return utf-8 characters. Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the string, thus results in an empty string. or({expr}, {expr}) or() Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: > :let bits = or(bits, 0x80) pathshorten({expr}) pathshorten() Shorten directory names in the path {expr} and return the result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other components in the path are reduced to single letters. Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Example: > :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim') < ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~ It doesn't matter if the path exists or not. perleval({expr}) perleval() Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation. Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a reference to it. Example: > :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]') < [1, 2, 3, 4] {only available when compiled with the \|+perl\| feature} pow({x}, {y}) pow() Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a \|Float\|. {x} and {y} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo pow(3, 3) < 27.0 > :echo pow(2, 16) < 65536.0 > :echo pow(32, 0.20) < 2.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} prevnonblank({lnum}) prevnonblank() Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum} that is not blank. Example: > let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1)) < When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or above it, zero is returned. Also see \|nextnonblank()\|. printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) printf() Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: > printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg) < May result in: " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~ Often used items are: %s string %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes %c single byte %d decimal number %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters %x hex number %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters %X hex number using upper case letters %o octal number %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value %% the % character itself Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to the result. The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following arguments appear in sequence: % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type flags Zero or more of the following flags: # The value should be converted to an "alternate form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option has no effect. For o conversions, the precision of the number is increased to force the first character of the output string to a zero (except if a zero value is printed with an explicit precision of zero). For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions) prepended to it. For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions) prepended to it. 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted value is padded on the left with zeros rather than blanks. If a precision is given with a numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0 flag is ignored. - A negative field width flag; the converted value is to be left adjusted on the field boundary. The converted value is padded on the right with blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given. ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive number produced by a signed conversion (d). + A sign must always be placed before a number produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides a space if both are used. field-width An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has been given) to fill out the field width. .precision An optional precision, in the form of a period '.' followed by an optional digit string. If the digit string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero. This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for d, o, x, and X conversions, or the maximum number of bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions. For floating point it is the number of digits after the decimal point. type A character that specifies the type of conversion to be applied, see below. A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an asterisk '' instead of a digit string. In this case, a Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is treated as though it were missing. Example: > :echo printf("%d: %.s", nr, width, line) < This limits the length of the text used from "line" to "width" bytes. The conversion specifiers and their meanings are: printf-d printf-b printf-B printf-o printf-x printf-X dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions. The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of digits that must appear; if the converted value requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with zeros. In no case does a non-existent or small field width cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of a conversion is wider than the field width, the field is expanded to contain the conversion result. The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits. The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits. The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits. Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are ignored when type is known from the argument. i alias for d D alias for ld U alias for lu O alias for lo printf-c c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the resulting character is written. printf-s s The text of the String argument is used. If a precision is specified, no more bytes than the number specified are used. If the argument is not a String type, it is automatically converted to text with the same format as ":echo". printf-S S The text of the String argument is used. If a precision is specified, no more display cells than the number specified are used. Without the \|+multi_byte\| feature works just like 's'. printf-f E807 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of digits after the decimal point. When the precision is zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision is not specified 6 is used. A really big number (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf" or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F). "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F). Example: > echo printf("%.2f", 12.115) < 12.12 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries. Use \|round()\| when in doubt. printf-e printf-E e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The precision specifies the number of digits after the decimal point, like with 'f'. printf-g printf-G g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E' for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0 results in 1.0e7. printf-% % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The complete conversion specification is "%%". When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also accepted and automatically converted. When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument is also accepted and automatically converted. Any other argument type results in an error message. E766 E767 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used. pumvisible() pumvisible() Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero otherwise. See \|ins-completion-menu\|. This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the popup menu. py3eval({expr}) py3eval() Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result converted to Vim data structures. Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to 'encoding'). Lists are represented as Vim \|List\| type. Dictionaries are represented as Vim \|Dictionary\| type with keys converted to strings. {only available when compiled with the \|+python3\| feature} E858 E859 pyeval({expr}) pyeval() Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result converted to Vim data structures. Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are copied though). Lists are represented as Vim \|List\| type. Dictionaries are represented as Vim \|Dictionary\| type, non-string keys result in error. {only available when compiled with the \|+python\| feature} pyxeval({expr}) pyxeval() Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result converted to Vim data structures. Uses Python 2 or 3, see \|python_x\| and 'pyxversion'. See also: \|pyeval()\|, \|py3eval()\| {only available when compiled with the \|+python\| or the \|+python3\| feature} E726 E727 range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) range() Returns a \|List\| with Numbers: - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1] - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}] - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ..., {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not producing a value past {max}). When the maximum is one before the start the result is an empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the start this is an error. Examples: > range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3] range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4] range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8] range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2] range(0) " [] range(2, 0) " error! < readfile() readfile({fname} [, {binary} [, {max}]]) Read file {fname} and return a \|List\|, each line of the file as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh files separated with CR will result in a single long line (unless a NL appears somewhere). All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character. When {binary} contains "b" binary mode is used: - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is added. - No CR characters are removed. Otherwise: - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed. - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter. - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is removed from the text. When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten lines of a file: > :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10) : if line =~ 'Date' \| echo line \| endif :endfor < When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file are returned, or as many as there are. When {max} is zero the result is an empty list. Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory. Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a file into a buffer if you need to. When the file can't be opened an error message is given and the result is an empty list. Also see \|writefile()\|. reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) reltime() Return an item that represents a time value. The format of the item depends on the system. It can be passed to \|reltimestr()\| to convert it to a string or \|reltimefloat()\| to convert to a Float. Without an argument it returns the current time. With one argument is returns the time passed since the time specified in the argument. With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start} and {end}. The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by reltime(). {only available when compiled with the \|+reltime\| feature} reltimefloat({time}) reltimefloat() Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}. Example: > let start = reltime() call MyFunction() let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start)) < See the note of reltimestr() about overhead. Also see \|profiling\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+reltime\| feature} reltimestr({time}) reltimestr() Return a String that represents the time value of {time}. This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of microseconds. Example: > let start = reltime() call MyFunction() echo reltimestr(reltime(start)) < Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time. The accuracy depends on the system. Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You can use split() to remove it. > echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0] < Also see \|profiling\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+reltime\| feature} remote_expr() E449 remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]]) Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned after evaluation. The result must be a String or a \|List\|. A \|List\| is turned into a String by joining the items with a line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n"). If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with \|remote_read()\| is stored there. If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used. See also \|clientserver\| \|RemoteReply\|. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued and the result will be the empty string. Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace, independent of a function currently being active. Except when in debug mode, then local function variables and arguments can be evaluated. Examples: > :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2") :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax") < remote_foreground({server}) remote_foreground() Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground. This works like: > remote_expr({server}, "foreground()") < Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server to bring itself to the foreground. Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized, like foreground() does. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the Win32 console version} remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) remote_peek() Returns a positive number if there are available strings from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the name of a variable. Returns zero if none are available. Returns -1 if something is wrong. See also \|clientserver\|. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Examples: > :let repl = "" :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) remote_read() Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a reply is available. See also \|clientserver\|. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Example: > :echo remote_read(id) < remote_send() E241 remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}]) Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped \|:map\|. If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored there. See also \|clientserver\| \|RemoteReply\|. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess up the display. Examples: > :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid"). \ remote_read(serverid) :autocmd NONE RemoteReply * \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>")) :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 \| echo ". \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>') < remote_startserver() E941 E942 remote_startserver({name}) Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a server, when \|v:servername\| is not empty. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) remove() Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from \|List\| {list} and return the item. With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and return a List with these items. When {idx} points to the same item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end} points to an item before {idx} this is an error. See \|list-index\| for possible values of {idx} and {end}. Example: > :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1) :call remove(mylist, 0, 9) remove({dict}, {key}) Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key}. Example: > :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one") < If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error. Use \|delete()\| to remove a file. rename({from}, {to}) rename() Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This should also work to move files across file systems. The result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed. NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. repeat({expr}, {count}) repeat() Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated result. Example: > :let separator = repeat('-', 80) < When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty. When {expr} is a \|List\| the result is {expr} concatenated {count} times. Example: > :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3) < Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b']. resolve({filename}) resolve() E655 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file), returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form. On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path components of {filename} and return the simplified result. To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is stopped after 100 iterations. On other systems, return the simplified {filename}. The simplification step is done as by \|simplify()\|. resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the current directory (provided the result is still a relative path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator. reverse() reverse({list}) Reverse the order of items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: > :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist)) round({expr}) round() Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it as a \|Float\|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral values, then use the larger one (away from zero). {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > echo round(0.456) < 0.0 > echo round(4.5) < 5.0 > echo round(-4.5) < -5.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} screenattr({row}, {col}) screenattr() Like \|screenchar()\|, but return the attribute. This is a rather arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the attribute at other positions. screenchar({row}, {col}) screenchar() The result is a Number, which is the character at position [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible screen position, also status lines, window separators and the command line. The top left position is row one, column one The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte encodings it may only be the first byte. This is mainly to be used for testing. Returns -1 when row or col is out of range. screencol() screencol() The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1. This function is mainly used for testing. Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of the following mappings: > nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n" nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR> < screenrow() screenrow() The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the cursor. The top line has number one. This function is mainly used for testing. Alternatively you can use \|winline()\|. Note: Same restrictions as with \|screencol()\|. search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) search() Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the cursor position (you can use \|cursor()\| to set it). When a match has been found its line number is returned. If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is given. {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags: 'b' search Backward instead of forward 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position 'e' move to the End of the match 'n' do Not move the cursor 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below) 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor 'w' Wrap around the end of the file 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies. If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n' flag. 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used. When the 'z' flag is not given, searching always starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next search starts one column further. When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the search to a range of lines. Examples: > let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0")) let end = search('END', '', line("w$")) < When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies that the search does not wrap around the end of the file. A zero value is equal to not giving the argument. When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second. The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not giving the argument. {only available when compiled with the \|+reltime\| feature} search()-sub-match With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the whole pattern did match. To get the column number too use \|searchpos()\|. The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n' flag is used. Example (goes over all files in the argument list): > :let n = 1 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist : exe "argument " . n : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the : " first search to find match at start of file : normal G$ : let flags = "w" : while search("foo", flags) > 0 : s/foo/bar/g : let flags = "W" : endwhile : update " write the file if modified : let n = n + 1 :endwhile < Example for using some flags: > :echo search('\<if\\|\(else\)\\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe') < This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif" under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the line: if (foo == 0) \| let foo = foo + 1 \| endif ~ the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if". The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor. searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) searchdecl() Search for the declaration of {name}. With a non-zero {global} argument it works like \|gD\|, find first match in the file. Otherwise it works like \|gd\|, find first match in the function. With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids finding variable declarations only valid in another scope. Moves the cursor to the found match. Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure. Example: > if searchdecl('myvar') == 0 echo getline('.') endif < searchpair() searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]]) Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other if/endif pairs in between are ignored. The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward. If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is given. {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see \|pattern\|. They must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A typical use is: > searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>') < By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped. {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with \|search()\|. Additionally: 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag. 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used. Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to avoid wrapping around the end of the file. When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment or a string. When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted. When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted and -1 returned. {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial. For {stopline} and {timeout} see \|search()\|. The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the patterns are used like it's on. The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: > if 1 if 2 endif 2 endif 1 < When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to "endif 2". When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character, it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds the matching start. Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: > :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W', \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s\""') < The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command. Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a match. Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": > :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW') < This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax highlighting recognized as strings: > :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW', \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"') < searchpairpos()* searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]]) Same as \|searchpair()\|, but returns a \|List\| with the line and column position of the match. The first element of the \|List\| is the line number and the second element is the byte index of the column position of the match. If no match is found, returns [0, 0]. > :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n') < See \|match-parens\| for a bigger and more useful example. searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) searchpos() Same as \|search()\|, but returns a \|List\| with the line and column position of the match. The first element of the \|List\| is the line number and the second element is the byte index of the column position of the match. If no match is found, returns [0, 0]. Example: > :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n') < When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with the sub-pattern match number \|search()-sub-match\|. Example: > :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\\|\(\u\)', 'np') < In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is found \|/\l\|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found \|/\u\|. server2client({clientid}, {string}) server2client() Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid} that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>"). {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Note: This id has to be stored before the next command can be received. I.e. before returning from the received command and before calling any commands that waits for input. See also \|clientserver\|. Example: > :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO") < serverlist() serverlist() Return a list of available server names, one per line. When there are no servers or the information is not available an empty string is returned. See also \|clientserver\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+clientserver\| feature} Example: > :echo serverlist() < setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text}) setbufline() Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {expr}. To insert lines use \|append()\|. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. {lnum} is used like with \|setline()\|. This works like \|setline()\| for the specified buffer. On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned. If {expr} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an error message is given. setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val}) setbufvar() Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {expr} to {val}. This also works for a global or local window option, but it doesn't work for a global or local window variable. For a local window option the global value is unchanged. For the use of {expr}, see \|bufname()\| above. Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used. Examples: > :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1) :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar") < This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. setcharsearch({dict}) setcharsearch() Set the current character search information to {dict}, which contains one or more of the following entries: char character which will be used for a subsequent \|,\| or \|;\| command; an empty string clears the character search forward direction of character search; 1 for forward, 0 for backward until type of character search; 1 for a \|t\| or \|T\| character search, 0 for an \|f\| or \|F\| character search This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search from a script: > :let prevsearch = getcharsearch() :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search :call setcharsearch(prevsearch) < Also see \|getcharsearch()\|. setcmdpos({pos}) setcmdpos() Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position {pos}. The first position is 1. Use \|getcmdpos()\| to obtain the current position. Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use \|c_CTRL-\_e\|, \|c_CTRL-R_=\| or \|c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R\| with '='. For \|c_CTRL-\_e\| and \|c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R\| with '=' the position is set after the command line is set to the expression. For \|c_CTRL-R_=\| it is set after evaluating the expression but before inserting the resulting text. When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the line. A number smaller than one has undefined results. Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command line. setfperm({fname}, {mode}) setfperm() chmod Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}. {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte characters are not supported. For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user, readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----" would do the same thing. Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure. To read permissions see \|getfperm()\|. setline({lnum}, {text}) setline() Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert lines use \|append()\|. To set lines in another buffer use \|setbufline()\|. {lnum} is used like with \|getline()\|. When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be added as a new line. If this succeeds, 0 is returned. If this fails (most likely because {lnum} is invalid) 1 is returned. Example: > :call setline(5, strftime("%c")) < When {text} is a \|List\| then line {lnum} and following lines will be set to the items in the list. Example: > :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc']) < This is equivalent to: > :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']] : call setline(n, l) :endfor < Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set. setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) setloclist() Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {nr} is zero the current window is used. For a location list window, the displayed location list is modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned. Otherwise, same as \|setqflist()\|. Also see \|location-list\|. If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to \|setqflist()\| for the list of supported keys in {what}. setmatches({list}) setmatches() Restores a list of matches saved by \|getmatches()\|. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See example for \|getmatches()\|. setpos() setpos({expr}, {list}) Set the position for {expr}. Possible values: . the cursor 'x mark x {list} must be a \|List\| with four or five numbers: [bufnum, lnum, col, off] [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant] "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the buffer to set the mark in. You can use the \|bufnr()\| function to turn a file name into a buffer number. For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored, since these are associated with a window, not a buffer. Does not change the jumplist. "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is smaller than 1 then 1 is used. The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last character. The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a mark position it is not used. Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always before '>. Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise. An error message is given if {expr} is invalid. Also see \|getpos()\| and \|getcurpos()\|. This does not restore the preferred column for moving vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, \|j\| and \|k\| motions will jump to previous columns! Use \|cursor()\| to also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in \|winrestview()\|. setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) setqflist() Create or replace or add to the quickfix list. When {what} is not present, use the items in {list}. Each item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following entries: bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid buffer filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not present or it is invalid. lnum line number in the file pattern search pattern used to locate the error col column number vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column when zero: "col" is byte index nr error number text description of the error type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc. valid recognized error message The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to locate a matching error line. If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the item will not be handled as an error line. If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will be used. If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists. If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be cleared. Note that the list is not exactly the same as what \|getqflist()\| returns. {action} values: E927 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a new list is created. 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced with the items from {list}. This can also be used to clear the list: > :call setqflist([], 'r') < 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are freed. If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack, set "nr" in {what} to "$". If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list} argument is ignored. The following items can be specified in {what}: context any Vim type can be stored as a context efm errorformat to use when parsing text from "lines". If this is not present, then the 'errorformat' option value is used. id quickfix list identifier \|quickfix-ID\| items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list} argument. lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and add the resulting entries to the quickfix list {nr} or {id}. Only a \|List\| value is supported. nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero means the current quickfix list and "$" means the last quickfix list title quickfix list title text Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored. If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size. When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to specify the list. Examples: > :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'}) :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'}) :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':myid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]}) < Returns zero for success, -1 for failure. This function can be used to create a quickfix list independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like `:cc 1` to jump to the first position. setreg() setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}]) Set the register {regname} to {value}. {value} may be any value returned by \|getreg()\|, including a \|List\|. If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case, then the value is appended. {options} can also contain a register type specification: "c" or "v" \|characterwise\| mode "l" or "V" \|linewise\| mode "b" or "<CTRL-V>" \|blockwise-visual\| mode If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified then the width of the block is set to the number of characters in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character). If {options} contains no register settings, then the default is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise mode is never selected automatically. Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure. E883 Note: you may not use \|List\| containing more than one item to set search and expression registers. Lists containing no items act like empty strings. Examples: > :call setreg(v:register, @) :call setreg('', @%, 'ac') :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5') < This example shows using the functions to save and restore a register: > :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1) :let var_amode = getregtype('a') .... :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode) < Note: you may not reliably restore register value without using the third argument to \|getreg()\| as without it newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are represented as newlines as well, see \|NL-used-for-Nul\|. You can also change the type of a register by appending nothing: > :call setreg('a', '', 'al') settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) settabvar() Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}. \|t:var\| Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used. Tabs are numbered starting with one. This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) settabwinvar() Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to {val}. Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage use \|setwinvar()\|. {winnr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {winnr} is zero the current window is used. This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable. For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged. Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used. Examples: > :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0) :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar") < This function is not available in the \|sandbox\|. setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) setwinvar() Like \|settabwinvar()\| for the current tab page. Examples: > :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0) :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar") sha256({string}) sha256() Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256 checksum of {string}. {only available when compiled with the \|+cryptv\| feature} shellescape({string} [, {special}]) shellescape() Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument. On MS-Windows and MS-DOS, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within {string}. Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and replace all "'" with "'\''". When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero Number or a non-empty String (\|non-zero-arg\|), then special items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the \|:!\| command. The "!" character will be escaped (again with a \|non-zero-arg\| {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement even when inside single quotes. With a \|non-zero-arg\| {special} the <NL> character is also escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's escaped a second time. Example of use with a \|:!\| command: > :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1) < This results in a directory listing for the file under the cursor. Example of use with \|system()\|: > :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%"))) < See also \|::S\|. shiftwidth() shiftwidth() Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now. simplify({filename}) simplify() Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in {filename} designates the current directory, this will be valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is not removed either. Example: > simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/" < Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic links before simplifying the path name, use \|resolve()\|. sin({expr}) sin() Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo sin(100) < -0.506366 > :echo sin(-4.01) < 0.763301 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} sinh({expr}) sinh() Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a \|Float\| in the range [-inf, inf]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo sinh(0.5) < 0.521095 > :echo sinh(-0.9) < -1.026517 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) sort() E702 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: > :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist)) < When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort after Strings, \|Lists\| after Numbers. For sorting text in the current buffer use \|:sort\|. When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is ignored. When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be sorted numerical (Implementation detail: This uses the strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing digits will be used as the number they represent. When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float. When {func} is a \|Funcref\| or a function name, this function is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or smaller if the first one sorts before the second one. {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be used to set the local variable "self". \|Dictionary-function\| The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the same order as they were originally. Also see \|uniq()\|. Example: > func MyCompare(i1, i2) return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1 endfunc let sortedlist = sort(mylist, "MyCompare") < A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which ignores overflow: > func MyCompare(i1, i2) return a:i1 - a:i2 endfunc < soundfold() soundfold({word}) Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is possible the {word} is returned unmodified. This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that the method can be quite slow. spellbadword() spellbadword([{sentence}]) Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move. With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the result is an empty string. The return value is a list with two items: - The badly spelled word or an empty string. - The type of the spelling error: "bad" spelling mistake "rare" rare word "local" word only valid in another region "caps" word should start with Capital Example: > echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox") < ['quik', 'bad'] ~ The spelling information for the current window is used. The 'spell' option must be set and the value of 'spelllang' is used. spellsuggest() spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]]) Return a \|List\| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}. When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned. When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this after a match with 'spellcapcheck'. {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text. This allows for joining two words that were split. The suggestions also include the following text, thus you can replace a line. {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions, although it may appear capitalized. The spelling information for the current window is used. The 'spell' option must be set and the values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used. split({expr} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) split() Make a \|List\| out of {expr}. When {pattern} is omitted or empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an item. Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches, removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used here, add \c to ignore case. \|/\c\| When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero. Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one character or when {keepempty} is non-zero. Example: > :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+') < To split a string in individual characters: > :for c in split(mystring, '\zs') < If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at the end of the pattern: > :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs') < ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~ Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: > :let items = split(line, ':', 1) < The opposite function is \|join()\|. sqrt({expr}) sqrt() Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a \|Float\|. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. When {expr} is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Examples: > :echo sqrt(100) < 10.0 > :echo sqrt(-4.01) < nan "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries. {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} str2float({expr}) str2float() Convert String {expr} to a Float. This mostly works the same as when using a floating point number in an expression, see \|floating-point-format\|. But it's a bit more permissive. E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to write "1.0e40". Text after the number is silently ignored. The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with \|substitute()\|: > let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g')) < {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} str2nr({expr} [, {base}]) str2nr() Convert string {expr} to a number. {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16. When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as with the default String to Number conversion. When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when {base} is 8 a leading "0" is ignored, and when {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored. Text after the number is silently ignored. strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) strchars() The result is a Number, which is the number of characters in String {expr}. When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are counted separately. When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored. Also see \|strlen()\|, \|strdisplaywidth()\| and \|strwidth()\|. {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: > if has("patch-7.4.755") function s:strchars(str, skipcc) return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc) endfunction else function s:strchars(str, skipcc) if a:skipcc return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g")) else return strchars(a:str) endif endfunction endif < strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len}]) strcharpart() Like \|strpart()\| but using character index and length instead of byte index and length. When a character index is used where a character does not exist it is assumed to be one character. For example: > strcharpart('abc', -1, 2) < results in 'a'. strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) strdisplaywidth() The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells String {expr} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}. When {col} is omitted zero is used. Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This matters for Tab characters. The option settings of the current window are used. This matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as 'tabstop' and 'display'. When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'. Also see \|strlen()\|, \|strwidth()\| and \|strchars()\|. strftime({format} [, {time}]) strftime() The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used, or the current time if no time is given. The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable! See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters. See also \|localtime()\| and \|getftime()\|. The language can be changed with the \|:language\| command. Examples: > :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c")) Show mod time of file.c. < Not available on all systems. To check use: > :if exists("strftime") strgetchar({str}, {index}) strgetchar()* Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered separate characters here. Also see \|strcharpart()\| and \|strchars()\|. stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) stridx() The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}. If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}. This can be used to find a second match: > :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":") :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1) < The search is done case-sensitive. For pattern searches use \|match()\|. -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}. See also \|strridx()\|. Examples: > :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1 < strstr() strchr() stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used with a single character it works similar to strchr(). string() string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number, Float, String or a composition of them, then the result can be parsed back with \|eval()\|. {expr} type result ~ String 'string' (single quotes are doubled) Number 123 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8 Funcref function('name') List [item, item] Dictionary {key: value, key: value} When a List or Dictionary has a recursive reference it is replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result will then fail. Also see \|strtrans()\|. strlen() strlen({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the String {expr} in bytes. If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String. For other types an error is given. If you want to count the number of multi-byte characters use \|strchars()\|. Also see \|len()\|, \|strdisplaywidth()\| and \|strwidth()\|. strpart({src}, {start} [, {len}]) strpart() The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from byte {start}, with the byte length {len}. To count characters instead of bytes use \|strcharpart()\|. When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted. If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the end of the {src}. > strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de" strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab" strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg" strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg" < Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For example, to get three bytes under and after the cursor: > strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 3) < strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) strridx() The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}. When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous match: > :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",") :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1) < The search is done case-sensitive. For pattern searches use \|match()\|. -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}. If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned. See also \|stridx()\|. Examples: > :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3 < strrchr() When used with a single character it works similar to the C function strrchr(). strtrans({expr}) strtrans() The result is a String, which is {expr} with all unprintable characters translated into printable characters \|'isprint'\|. Like they are shown in a window. Example: > echo strtrans(@a) < This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of starting a new line. strwidth({expr}) strwidth() The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells String {expr} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one cell, alternatively use \|strdisplaywidth()\|. When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'. Also see \|strlen()\|, \|strdisplaywidth()\| and \|strchars()\|. submatch({nr} [, {list}]) submatch() E935 Only for an expression in a \|:substitute\| command or substitute() function. Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr} is 0 the whole matched text is returned. Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a multi-line match or a NUL character in the text. Also see \|sub-replace-expression\|. If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns a list of strings, similar to \|getline()\| with two arguments. NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the text. Only returns more than one item for \|:substitute\|, inside \|substitute()\| this list will always contain one or zero items, since there are no real line breaks. When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in the current (deepest) call can be obtained. Examples: > :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/ :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '') < This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it. A line break is included as a newline character. substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) substitute() The result is a String, which is a copy of {expr}, in which the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}. When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {expr} are replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "". This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags). But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic' option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use \|/\c\| or \|/\C\| if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'. 'smartcase' is not used. See \|string-match\| for how {pat} is used. A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}. Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning \|sub-replace-special\|. For example, to replace something with "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'. When {pat} does not match in {expr}, {expr} is returned unmodified. Example: > :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]$", "", "") < This removes the last component of the 'path' option. > :echo substitute("testing", ".", "\\U\\0", "") < results in "TESTING". When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as an expression. See \|sub-replace-expression\|. Example: > :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g') < When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one optional argument. Example: > :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g') < The optional argument is a list which contains the whole matched string and up to nine submatches, like what \|submatch()\| returns. Example: > :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g') synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) synID() The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. The syntax ID can be used with \|synIDattr()\| and \|synIDtrans()\| to obtain syntax information about text. {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned. Note that when the position is after the last character, that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns zero. When {trans} is \|TRUE\|, transparent items are reduced to the item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know the effective color. When {trans} is \|FALSE\|, the transparent item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens). Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is obtained by going through the file in forward direction. Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): > :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name") < synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) synIDattr() The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information about a syntax item. {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are used (GUI, cterm or term). Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups. {what} result "name" the name of the syntax item "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set the color, cterm: color number as a string, term: empty string) "bg" background color (as with "fg") "font" font name (only available in the GUI) \|highlight-font\| "sp" special color (as with "fg") \|highlight-guisp\| "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is running the name in "#RRGGBB" form "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg" "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp" "bold" "1" if bold "italic" "1" if italic "reverse" "1" if reverse "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse) "standout" "1" if standout "underline" "1" if underlined "undercurl" "1" if undercurled "strike" "1" if strikethrough Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the cursor): > :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg") < synIDtrans({synID}) synIDtrans() The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to highlight the character. Highlight links given with ":highlight link" are followed. synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) synconcealed() The result is a List with currently three items: 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable region, 1 if it is. 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item is 1, the second item contains the text which will be displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'. 3. The third and final item in the list is a number representing the specific syntax region matched in the line. When the character is not concealed the value is zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new concealable region if there are two consecutive regions with the same replacement character. For an example, if the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed and replace by the character "X", then: call returns ~ synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0] synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1] synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1] synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2] synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2] synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0] synstack({lnum}, {col}) synstack() Return a \|List\|, which is the stack of syntax items at the position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. Each item in the List is an ID like what \|synID()\| returns. The first item in the List is the outer region, following are items contained in that one. The last one is what \|synID()\| returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a transparent item. This function is useful for debugging a syntax file. Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: > for id in synstack(line("."), col(".")) echo synIDattr(id, "name") endfor < When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid nothing is returned. The position just after the last character in a line and the first column in an empty line are valid positions. system({expr} [, {input}]) system() E677 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a string. See \|systemlist()\| to get the output as a List. When {input} is given and is a string this string is written to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line separators yourself. If {input} is given and is a \|List\| it is written to the file in a way \|writefile()\| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e. with a newline between each list item with newlines inside list items converted to NULs). When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and NULs characters where the text has a NL. Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used. When prepended by \|:silent\| the terminal will not be set to cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing up on the screen which require \|CTRL-L\| to remove. > :silent let f = system('ls .vim') < Note: Use \|shellescape()\| or \|::S\| with \|expand()\| or \|fnamemodify()\| to escape special characters in a command argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail. The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also cause trouble. This is not to be used for interactive commands. The result is a String. Example: > :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h'))) :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S')) < To make the result more system-independent, the shell output is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems. To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL characters are replaced with SOH (0x01). The command executed is constructed using several options: 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote' ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name). For Unix and OS/2 braces are put around {expr} to allow for concatenated commands. The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least). The resulting error code can be found in \|v:shell_error\|. This function will fail in \|restricted-mode\|. Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail when using a security agent application. Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files. Use \|:checktime\| to force a check. systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) systemlist()* Same as \|system()\|, but returns a \|List\| with lines (parts of output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output is the same as \|readfile()\| will output with {binary} argument set to "b". Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters. Returns an empty string on error. tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) tabpagebuflist() The result is a \|List\|, where each item is the number of the buffer associated with each window in the current tab page. {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When omitted the current tab page is used. When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned. To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: > let buflist = [] for i in range(tabpagenr('$')) call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1)) endfor < Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window. tabpagenr([{arg}]) tabpagenr() The result is a Number, which is the number of the current tab page. The first tab page has number 1. When the optional argument is "$", the number of the last tab page is returned (the tab page count). The number can be used with the \|:tab\| command. tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) tabpagewinnr() Like \|winnr()\| but for tab page {tabarg}. {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used. {arg} is used like with \|winnr()\|: - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is the window which will be used when going to this tab page. - When "$" the number of windows is returned. - When "#" the previous window nr is returned. Useful examples: > tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4 < When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned. tagfiles() tagfiles() Returns a \|List\| with the file names used to search for tags for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded. taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) taglist() Returns a list of tags matching the regular expression {expr}. If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results in the same way that \|:tselect\| does. See \|tag-priority\|. {filename} should be the full path of the file. Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following entries: name Name of the tag. filename Name of the file where the tag is defined. It is either relative to the current directory or a full path. cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in the file. kind Type of the tag. The value for this entry depends on the language specific kind values. Only available when using a tags file generated by Exuberant ctags or hdrtag. static A file specific tag. Refer to \|static-tag\| for more information. More entries may be present, depending on the content of the tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature. Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum" may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is contained in. The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a line number or a line number followed by a byte number. If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned. To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster. Refer to \|tag-regexp\| for more information about the tag search regular expression pattern. Refer to \|'tags'\| for information about how the tags file is located by Vim. Refer to \|tags-file-format\| for the format of the tags file generated by the different ctags tools. tan({expr}) tan() Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a \|Float\| in the range [-inf, inf]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo tan(10) < 0.648361 > :echo tan(-4.01) < -1.181502 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} tanh({expr}) tanh() Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a \|Float\| in the range [-1, 1]. {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > :echo tanh(0.5) < 0.462117 > :echo tanh(-1) < -0.761594 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} tempname() tempname() temp-file-name The result is a String, which is the name of a file that doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: > :let tmpfile = tempname() :exe "redir > " . tmpfile < For Unix, the file will be in a private directory \|tempfile\|. For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash' option is set or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-'. term_dumpdiff() term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}]) Open a new window displaying the difference between the two files. The files must have been created with \|term_dumpwrite()\|. Returns the buffer number or zero when the diff fails. Also see \|terminal-diff\|. NOTE: this does not work with double-width characters yet. The top part of the buffer contains the contents of the first file, the bottom part of the buffer contains the contents of the second file. The middle part shows the differences. The parts are separated by a line of dashes. If the {options} argument is present, it must be a Dict with these possible members: "term_name" name to use for the buffer name, instead of the first file name. "term_rows" vertical size to use for the terminal, instead of using 'termwinsize' "term_cols" horizontal size to use for the terminal, instead of using 'termwinsize' "vertical" split the window vertically "curwin" use the current window, do not split the window; fails if the current buffer cannot be \|abandon\|ed "norestore" do not add the terminal window to a session file Each character in the middle part indicates a difference. If there are multiple differences only the first in this list is used: X different character w different width f different foreground color b different background color a different attribute + missing position in first file - missing position in second file Using the "s" key the top and bottom parts are swapped. This makes it easy to spot a difference. term_dumpload() term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}]) Open a new window displaying the contents of {filename} The file must have been created with \|term_dumpwrite()\|. Returns the buffer number or zero when it fails. Also see \|terminal-diff\|. For {options} see \|term_dumpdiff()\|. term_dumpwrite() term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}]) Dump the contents of the terminal screen of {buf} in the file {filename}. This uses a format that can be used with \|term_dumpload()\| and \|term_dumpdiff()\|. If {filename} already exists an error is given. E953 Also see \|terminal-diff\|. {options} is a dictionary with these optional entries: "rows" maximum number of rows to dump "columns" maximum number of columns to dump term_getaltscreen({buf}) term_getaltscreen() Returns 1 if the terminal of {buf} is using the alternate screen. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getansicolors({buf}) term_getansicolors() Get the ANSI color palette in use by terminal {buf}. Returns a List of length 16 where each element is a String representing a color in hexadecimal "#rrggbb" format. Also see \|term_setansicolors()\| and \|g:terminal_ansi_colors\|. If neither was used returns the default colors. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty list is returned. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature and with GUI enabled and/or the \|+termguicolors\| feature} term_getattr({attr}, {what}) term_getattr() Given {attr}, a value returned by term_scrape() in the "attr" item, return whether {what} is on. {what} can be one of: bold italic underline strike reverse {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getcursor({buf}) term_getcursor() Get the cursor position of terminal {buf}. Returns a list with two numbers and a dictionary: [row, col, dict]. "row" and "col" are one based, the first screen cell is row 1, column 1. This is the cursor position of the terminal itself, not of the Vim window. "dict" can have these members: "visible" one when the cursor is visible, zero when it is hidden. "blink" one when the cursor is visible, zero when it is hidden. "shape" 1 for a block cursor, 2 for underline and 3 for a vertical bar. {buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty list is returned. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getjob({buf}) term_getjob() Get the Job associated with terminal window {buf}. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. Returns \|v:null\| when there is no job. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getline({buf}, {row}) term_getline() Get a line of text from the terminal window of {buf}. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. The first line has {row} one. When {row} is "." the cursor line is used. When {row} is invalid an empty string is returned. To get attributes of each character use \|term_scrape()\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getscrolled({buf}) term_getscrolled() Return the number of lines that scrolled to above the top of terminal {buf}. This is the offset between the row number used for \|term_getline()\| and \|getline()\|, so that: > term_getline(buf, N) < is equal to: > `getline(N + term_getscrolled(buf)) < (if that line exists). {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getsize({buf}) term_getsize() Get the size of terminal {buf}. Returns a list with two numbers: [rows, cols]. This is the size of the terminal, not the window containing the terminal. {buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. Use an empty string for the current buffer. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty list is returned. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_getstatus({buf}) term_getstatus() Get the status of terminal {buf}. This returns a comma separated list of these items: running job is running finished job has finished normal in Terminal-Normal mode One of "running" or "finished" is always present. {buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty string is returned. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_gettitle({buf}) term_gettitle() Get the title of terminal {buf}. This is the title that the job in the terminal has set. {buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty string is returned. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_gettty({buf} [, {input}]) term_gettty() Get the name of the controlling terminal associated with terminal window {buf}. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. When {input} is omitted or 0, return the name for writing (stdout). When {input} is 1 return the name for reading (stdin). On UNIX, both return same name. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_list() term_list() Return a list with the buffer numbers of all buffers for terminal windows. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_scrape({buf}, {row}) term_scrape() Get the contents of {row} of terminal screen of {buf}. For {buf} see \|term_getsize()\|. The first line has {row} one. When {row} is "." the cursor line is used. When {row} is invalid an empty string is returned. Return a List containing a Dict for each screen cell: "chars" character(s) at the cell "fg" foreground color as #rrggbb "bg" background color as #rrggbb "attr" attributes of the cell, use \|term_getattr()\| to get the individual flags "width" cell width: 1 or 2 {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) term_sendkeys() Send keystrokes {keys} to terminal {buf}. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. {keys} are translated as key sequences. For example, "\<c-x>" means the character CTRL-X. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors}) term_setansicolors() Set the ANSI color palette used by terminal {buf}. {colors} must be a List of 16 valid color names or hexadecimal color codes, like those accepted by \|highlight-guifg\|. Also see \|term_getansicolors()\| and \|g:terminal_ansi_colors\|. The colors normally are: 0 black 1 dark red 2 dark green 3 brown 4 dark blue 5 dark magenta 6 dark cyan 7 light grey 8 dark grey 9 red 10 green 11 yellow 12 blue 13 magenta 14 cyan 15 white These colors are used in the GUI and in the terminal when 'termguicolors' is set. When not using GUI colors (GUI mode or 'termguicolors'), the terminal window always uses the 16 ANSI colors of the underlying terminal. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature and with GUI enabled and/or the \|+termguicolors\| feature} term_setkill({buf}, {how}) term_setkill() When exiting Vim or trying to close the terminal window in another way, {how} defines whether the job in the terminal can be stopped. When {how} is empty (the default), the job will not be stopped, trying to exit will result in \|E947\|. Otherwise, {how} specifies what signal to send to the job. See \|job_stop()\| for the values. After sending the signal Vim will wait for up to a second to check that the job actually stopped. term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) term_setrestore() Set the command to write in a session file to restore the job in this terminal. The line written in the session file is: > terminal ++curwin ++cols=%d ++rows=%d {command} < Make sure to escape the command properly. Use an empty {command} to run 'shell'. Use "NONE" to not restore this window. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols}) term_setsize() E955 Set the size of terminal {buf}. The size of the window containing the terminal will also be adjusted, if possible. If {rows} or {cols} is zero or negative, that dimension is not changed. {buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. Use an empty string for the current buffer. If the buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an error is given. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_start({cmd}, {options}) term_start() Open a terminal window and run {cmd} in it. {cmd} can be a string or a List, like with \|job_start()\|. The string "NONE" can be used to open a terminal window without starting a job, the pty of the terminal can be used by a command like gdb. Returns the buffer number of the terminal window. If {cmd} cannot be executed the window does open and shows an error message. If opening the window fails zero is returned. {options} are similar to what is used for \|job_start()\|, see \|job-options\|. However, not all options can be used. These are supported: all timeout options "stoponexit" "callback", "out_cb", "err_cb" "exit_cb", "close_cb" "in_io", "in_top", "in_bot", "in_name", "in_buf" "out_io", "out_name", "out_buf", "out_modifiable", "out_msg" "err_io", "err_name", "err_buf", "err_modifiable", "err_msg" However, at least one of stdin, stdout or stderr must be connected to the terminal. When I/O is connected to the terminal then the callback function for that part is not used. There are extra options: "term_name" name to use for the buffer name, instead of the command name. "term_rows" vertical size to use for the terminal, instead of using 'termwinsize' "term_cols" horizontal size to use for the terminal, instead of using 'termwinsize' "vertical" split the window vertically "curwin" use the current window, do not split the window; fails if the current buffer cannot be \|abandon\|ed "hidden" do not open a window "norestore" do not add the terminal window to a session file "term_kill" what to do when trying to close the terminal window, see \|term_setkill()\| "term_finish" What to do when the job is finished: "close": close any windows "open": open window if needed Note that "open" can be interruptive. See \|term++close\| and \|term++open\|. "term_opencmd" command to use for opening the window when "open" is used for "term_finish"; must have "%d" where the buffer number goes, e.g. "10split\|buffer %d"; when not specified "botright sbuf %d" is used "eof_chars" Text to send after all buffer lines were written to the terminal. When not set CTRL-D is used on MS-Windows. For Python use CTRL-Z or "exit()". For a shell use "exit". A CR is always added. "ansi_colors" A list of 16 color names or hex codes defining the ANSI palette used in GUI color modes. See \|g:terminal_ansi_colors\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) term_wait() Wait for pending updates of {buf} to be handled. {buf} is used as with \|term_getsize()\|. {time} is how long to wait for updates to arrive in msec. If not set then 10 msec will be used. {only available when compiled with the \|+terminal\| feature} test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat}) test_alloc_fail() This is for testing: If the memory allocation with {id} is called, then decrement {countdown}, and when it reaches zero let memory allocation fail {repeat} times. When {repeat} is smaller than one it fails one time. test_autochdir() test_autochdir() Set a flag to enable the effect of 'autochdir' before Vim startup has finished. test_feedinput({string}) test_feedinput() Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they were typed by the user. This uses a low level input buffer. This function works only when with \|+unix\| or GUI is running. test_garbagecollect_now() test_garbagecollect_now() Like garbagecollect(), but executed right away. This must only be called directly to avoid any structure to exist internally, and \|v:testing\| must have been set before calling any function. test_ignore_error({expr}) test_ignore_error() Ignore any error containing {expr}. A normal message is given instead. This is only meant to be used in tests, where catching the error with try/catch cannot be used (because it skips over following code). {expr} is used literally, not as a pattern. There is currently no way to revert this. test_null_channel() test_null_channel() Return a Channel that is null. Only useful for testing. {only available when compiled with the +channel feature} test_null_dict() test_null_dict() Return a Dict that is null. Only useful for testing. test_null_job() test_null_job() Return a Job that is null. Only useful for testing. {only available when compiled with the +job feature} test_null_list() test_null_list() Return a List that is null. Only useful for testing. test_null_partial() test_null_partial() Return a Partial that is null. Only useful for testing. test_null_string() test_null_string() Return a String that is null. Only useful for testing. test_override({name}, {val}) test_override() Overrides certain parts of Vims internal processing to be able to run tests. Only to be used for testing Vim! The override is enabled when {val} is non-zero and removed when {val} is zero. Current supported values for name are: name effect when {val} is non-zero ~ redraw disable the redrawing() function char_avail disable the char_avail() function starting reset the "starting" variable, see below ALL clear all overrides ({val} is not used) "starting" is to be used when a test should behave like startup was done. Since the tests are run by sourcing a script the "starting" variable is non-zero. This is usually a good thing (tests run faster), but sometimes changes behavior in a way that the test doesn't work properly. When using: > call test_override('starting', 1) < The value of "starting" is saved. It is restored by: > call test_override('starting', 0) test_settime({expr}) test_settime() Set the time Vim uses internally. Currently only used for timestamps in the history, as they are used in viminfo, and for undo. Using a value of 1 makes Vim not sleep after a warning or error message. {expr} must evaluate to a number. When the value is zero the normal behavior is restored. timer_info() timer_info([{id}]) Return a list with information about timers. When {id} is given only information about this timer is returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is returned. When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned. For each timer the information is stored in a Dictionary with these items: "id" the timer ID "time" time the timer was started with "remaining" time until the timer fires "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire; -1 means forever "callback" the callback "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise {only available when compiled with the \|+timers\| feature} timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) timer_pause() Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time has passed. Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called for a short time. If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused. See \|non-zero-arg\|. {only available when compiled with the \|+timers\| feature} timer_start() timer timers timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}]) Create a timer and return the timer ID. {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer. {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a function or a \|Funcref\|. It is called with one argument, which is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is waiting for input. {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries: "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the callback. -1 means forever. When not present the callback will be called once. If the timer causes an error three times in a row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that Vim becomes unusable because of all the error messages. Example: > func MyHandler(timer) echo 'Handler called' endfunc let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler', \ {'repeat': 3}) < This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec intervals. {only available when compiled with the \|+timers\| feature} timer_stop({timer}) timer_stop() Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked. {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error. {only available when compiled with the \|+timers\| feature} timer_stopall() timer_stopall() Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be invoked. Useful if some timers is misbehaving. If there are no timers there is no error. {only available when compiled with the \|+timers\| feature} tolower({expr}) tolower() The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase characters turned into lowercase (just like applying \|gu\| to the string). toupper({expr}) toupper() The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase characters turned into uppercase (just like applying \|gU\| to the string). tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) tr() The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr} and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command. This code also deals with multibyte characters properly. Examples: > echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT") < returns "Hello THere" > echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}") < returns "{blob}" trim({text}[, {mask}]) trim() Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is removed from the beginning and end of {text}. If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20, which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking space character 0xa0. This code deals with multibyte characters properly. Examples: > echo trim(" some text ") < returns "some text" > echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL" < returns "RESERVE_TAIL" > echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>") < returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) trunc({expr}) trunc() Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or equal to {expr} as a \|Float\| (truncate towards zero). {expr} must evaluate to a \|Float\| or a \|Number\|. Examples: > echo trunc(1.456) < 1.0 > echo trunc(-5.456) < -5.0 > echo trunc(4.0) < 4.0 {only available when compiled with the \|+float\| feature} type() type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}. Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the v:t_ variable that has the value: Number: 0 \|v:t_number\| String: 1 \|v:t_string\| Funcref: 2 \|v:t_func\| List: 3 \|v:t_list\| Dictionary: 4 \|v:t_dict\| Float: 5 \|v:t_float\| Boolean: 6 \|v:t_bool\| (v:false and v:true) None 7 \|v:t_none\| (v:null and v:none) Job 8 \|v:t_job\| Channel 9 \|v:t_channel\| For backward compatibility, this method can be used: > :if type(myvar) == type(0) :if type(myvar) == type("") :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr")) :if type(myvar) == type([]) :if type(myvar) == type({}) :if type(myvar) == type(0.0) :if type(myvar) == type(v:false) :if type(myvar) == type(v:none) < To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: > :if exists('v:t_number') undofile({name}) undofile() Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir' option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if the undo file exists. {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what is used internally. If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a buffer without a file name will not write an undo file. Useful in combination with \|:wundo\| and \|:rundo\|. When compiled without the +persistent_undo option this always returns an empty string. undotree() undotree() Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with the following items: "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used. "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last" when some changes were undone. "time_cur" Time last used for \|:earlier\| and related commands. Use \|strftime()\| to convert to something readable. "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no write yet. "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo tree. "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced. This happens when waiting from input from the user. See \|undo-blocks\|. "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about undo blocks. The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item. Each List item is a Dictionary with these items: "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in \|:undolist\|. "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use \|strftime()\| to convert to something readable. "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one that was added. This marks the last change and where further changes will be added. "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one that was undone. This marks the current position in the undo tree, the block that will be used by a redo command. When nothing was undone after the last change this item will not appear anywhere. "save" Only appears on the last block before a file write. The number is the write count. The first write has number 1, the last one the "save_last" mentioned above. "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo blocks. Each item may again have an "alt" item. uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) uniq() E882 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: > :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist)) < The default compare function uses the string representation of each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see \|sort()\|. values({dict}) values() Return a \|List\| with all the values of {dict}. The \|List\| is in arbitrary order. virtcol({expr}) virtcol() The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position occupied by the character at that position, when the screen would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts' set to 8, it returns 8. \|conceal\| is ignored. For the byte position use \|col()\|. For the use of {expr} see \|col()\|. When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position beyond the end of the line can be returned. \|'virtualedit'\| The accepted positions are: . the cursor position $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the number of displayed characters in the cursor line plus one) 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is returned) v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode returns the cursor position. Differs from \|'<\| in that it's updated right away. Note that only marks in the current file can be used. Examples: > virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6 < The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error. A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of all lines: > echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])")) visualmode([expr]) visualmode() The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v", "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode respectively. Example: > :exe "normal " . visualmode() < This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the Visual mode that was used. If Visual mode is active, use \|mode()\| to get the Visual mode (e.g., in a \|:vmap\|). If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and the old value is returned. See \|non-zero-arg\|. wildmenumode() wildmenumode() Returns \|TRUE\| when the wildmenu is active and \|FALSE\| otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'. This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option gracefully. (Makes only sense with \|mapmode-c\| mappings). For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: > :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>" < (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately). win_findbuf({bufnr}) win_findbuf() Returns a list with \|window-ID\|s for windows that contain buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty. win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) win_getid() Get the \|window-ID\| for the specified window. When {win} is missing use the current window. With {win} this is the window number. The top window has number 1. Use `win_getid(winnr())` for the current window. Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with number {tab}. The first tab has number one. Return zero if the window cannot be found. win_gotoid({expr}) win_gotoid() Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current tabpage. Return 1 if successful, 0 if the window cannot be found. win_id2tabwin({expr}) win_id2tabwin() Return a list with the tab number and window number of window with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr]. Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found. win_id2win({expr}) win_id2win() Return the window number of window with ID {expr}. Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage. win_screenpos({nr}) win_screenpos() Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position [1, 1]. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage. winbufnr() winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current window is returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Example: > :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0)) < wincol() wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the left side of the window. The leftmost column is one. winheight({nr}) winheight() The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned. An existing window always has a height of zero or more. This excludes any window toolbar line. Examples: > :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines." < winline() winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of the window. The first line is one. If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated first, this may cause a scroll. winnr() winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current window. The top window has number 1. When the optional argument is "$", the number of the last window is returned (the window count). > let window_count = winnr('$') < When the optional argument is "#", the number of the last accessed window is returned (where \|CTRL-W_p\| goes to). If there is no previous window or it is in another tab page 0 is returned. The number can be used with \|CTRL-W_w\| and ":wincmd w" \|:wincmd\|. Also see \|tabpagewinnr()\| and \|win_getid()\|. winrestcmd() winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of \|:resize\| commands that should restore the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is unchanged. Example: > :let cmd = winrestcmd() :call MessWithWindowSizes() :exe cmd < winrestview() winrestview({dict}) Uses the \|Dictionary\| returned by \|winsaveview()\| to restore the view of the current window. Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are returned by \|winsaveview()\|. If values are missing, those settings won't be restored. So you can use: > :call winrestview({'curswant': 4}) < This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually. If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable. If the window size changed the result won't be the same. winsaveview() winsaveview() Returns a \|Dictionary\| that contains information to restore the view of the current window. Use \|winrestview()\| to restore the view. This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the buffer and you want to go back to the original view. This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable' option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are not opened when moving around. This may have side effects. The return value includes: lnum cursor line number col cursor column (Note: the first column zero, as opposed to what getpos() returns) coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit' curswant column for vertical movement topline first line in the window topfill filler lines, only in diff mode leftcol first column displayed skipcol columns skipped Note that no option values are saved. winwidth({nr}) winwidth() The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the \|window-ID\|. When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned. An existing window always has a width of zero or more. Examples: > :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns." :if winwidth(0) <= 50 : 50 wincmd \| :endif < For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns' option. wordcount() wordcount() The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by \|g_CTRL-G\| The return value includes: bytes Number of bytes in the buffer chars Number of chars in the buffer words Number of words in the buffer cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position (not in Visual mode) cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position (not in Visual mode) cursor_words Number of words before cursor position (not in Visual mode) visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected (only in Visual mode) visual_chars Number of chars visually selected (only in Visual mode) visual_words Number of words visually selected (only in Visual mode) writefile() writefile({list}, {fname} [, {flags}]) Write \|List\| {list} to file {fname}. Each list item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String or Number. When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL. When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: > :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a") :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a") < When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system crashes. When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is called if the 'fsync' option is set. When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set. All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character. Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list} to writefile(). An existing file is overwritten, if possible. When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an error message if the file can't be created or when writing fails. Also see \|readfile()\|. To copy a file byte for byte: > :let fl = readfile("foo", "b") :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b") xor({expr}, {expr}) xor() Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: > :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80) < feature-list There are four types of features: 1. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim was compiled \|+feature-list\|. Example: > :if has("cindent") 2. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met. Example: > :if has("gui_running") < has-patch 3. Included patches. The "patch123" feature means that patch 123 has been included. Note that this form does not check the version of Vim, you need to inspect \|v:version\| for that. Example (checking version 6.2.148 or later): > :if v:version > 602 \|\| v:version == 602 && has("patch148") < Note that it's possible for patch 147 to be omitted even though 148 is included. 4. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific patch. The "patch-7.4.237" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 237 was included. Note that this only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that you need to use the example above that checks v:version. Example: > :if has("patch-7.4.248") < Note that it's possible for patch 147 to be omitted even though 148 is included. 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Always true, of course! ex_extra \|+ex_extra\|, always true now extra_search Compiled with support for \|'incsearch'\| and \|'hlsearch'\| farsi Compiled with Farsi support \|farsi\|. file_in_path Compiled with support for \|gf\| and \|<cfile>\| filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell read/write/filter commands find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches \|+find_in_path\|. float Compiled with support for \|Float\|. fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga, MS-DOS, and Windows this is not present). folding Compiled with \|folding\| support. footer Compiled with GUI footer support. \|gui-footer\| fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system(). gettext Compiled with message translation \|multi-lang\| gui Compiled with GUI enabled. gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI. gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined). gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version). gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined). 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(Only for backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.) xsmp Compiled with X session management support. xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support. xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard. xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the xterm screen. x11 Compiled with X11 support. string-match Matching a pattern in a String A regexp pattern as explained at \|pattern\| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line. When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example: > :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx" :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..") aa xx :echo matchstr(a, "a.x") a x Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and "$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a "\n". ============================================================================== 5. Defining functions user-functions New functions can be defined. These can be called just like builtin functions. The function executes a sequence of Ex commands. Normal mode commands can be executed with the \|:normal\| command. The function name must start with an uppercase letter, to avoid confusion with builtin functions. To prevent from using the same name in different scripts avoid obvious, short names. A good habit is to start the function name with the name of the script, e.g., "HTMLcolor()". It's also possible to use curly braces, see \|curly-braces-names\|. And the \|autoload\| facility is useful to define a function only when it's called. local-function A function local to a script must start with "s:". A local script function can only be called from within the script and from functions, user commands and autocommands defined in the script. It is also possible to call the function from a mapping defined in the script, but then \|<SID>\| must be used instead of "s:" when the mapping is expanded outside of the script. There are only script-local functions, no buffer-local or window-local functions. :fu :function E128 E129 E123 :fu[nction] List all functions and their arguments. :fu[nction] {name} List function {name}. {name} can also be a \|Dictionary\| entry that is a \|Funcref\|: > :function dict.init :fu[nction] /{pattern} List functions with a name matching {pattern}. Example that lists all functions ending with "File": > :function /File$ < :function-verbose When 'verbose' is non-zero, listing a function will also display where it was last defined. Example: > :verbose function SetFileTypeSH function SetFileTypeSH(name) Last set from /usr/share/vim/vim-7.0/filetype.vim < See \|:verbose-cmd\| for more information. E124 E125 E853 E884 :fu[nction][!] {name}([arguments]) [range] [abort] [dict] [closure] Define a new function by the name {name}. The body of the function follows in the next lines, until the matching \|:endfunction\|. The name must be made of alphanumeric characters and '_', and must start with a capital or "s:" (see above). Note that using "b:" or "g:" is not allowed. (since patch 7.4.260 E884 is given if the function name has a colon in the name, e.g. for "foo:bar()". Before that patch no error was given). {name} can also be a \|Dictionary\| entry that is a \|Funcref\|: > :function dict.init(arg) < "dict" must be an existing dictionary. The entry "init" is added if it didn't exist yet. Otherwise [!] is required to overwrite an existing function. The result is a \|Funcref\| to a numbered function. The function can only be used with a \|Funcref\| and will be deleted if there are no more references to it. E127 E122 When a function by this name already exists and [!] is not used an error message is given. When [!] is used, an existing function is silently replaced. Unless it is currently being executed, that is an error. NOTE: Use ! wisely. If used without care it can cause an existing function to be replaced unexpectedly, which is hard to debug. For the {arguments} see \|function-argument\|. :func-range a:firstline a:lastline When the [range] argument is added, the function is expected to take care of a range itself. The range is passed as "a:firstline" and "a:lastline". If [range] is excluded, ":{range}call" will call the function for each line in the range, with the cursor on the start of each line. See \|function-range-example\|. The cursor is still moved to the first line of the range, as is the case with all Ex commands. :func-abort When the [abort] argument is added, the function will abort as soon as an error is detected. :func-dict When the [dict] argument is added, the function must be invoked through an entry in a \|Dictionary\|. The local variable "self" will then be set to the dictionary. See \|Dictionary-function\|. :func-closure E932 When the [closure] argument is added, the function can access variables and arguments from the outer scope. This is usually called a closure. In this example Bar() uses "x" from the scope of Foo(). It remains referenced even after Foo() returns: > :function! Foo() : let x = 0 : function! Bar() closure : let x += 1 : return x : endfunction : return funcref('Bar') :endfunction :let F = Foo() :echo F() < 1 > :echo F() < 2 > :echo F() < 3 function-search-undo The last used search pattern and the redo command "." will not be changed by the function. This also implies that the effect of \|:nohlsearch\| is undone when the function returns. :endf :endfunction E126 E193 W22 :endf[unction] [argument] The end of a function definition. Best is to put it on a line by its own, without [argument]. [argument] can be: \| command command to execute next \n command command to execute next " comment always ignored anything else ignored, warning given when 'verbose' is non-zero The support for a following command was added in Vim 8.0.0654, before that any argument was silently ignored. To be able to define a function inside an `:execute` command, use line breaks instead of \|:bar\|: > :exe "func Foo()\necho 'foo'\nendfunc" < :delf :delfunction E130 E131 E933 :delf[unction][!] {name} Delete function {name}. {name} can also be a \|Dictionary\| entry that is a \|Funcref\|: > :delfunc dict.init < This will remove the "init" entry from "dict". The function is deleted if there are no more references to it. With the ! there is no error if the function does not exist. :retu :return E133 :retu[rn] [expr] Return from a function. When "[expr]" is given, it is evaluated and returned as the result of the function. If "[expr]" is not given, the number 0 is returned. When a function ends without an explicit ":return", the number 0 is returned. Note that there is no check for unreachable lines, thus there is no warning if commands follow ":return". If the ":return" is used after a \|:try\| but before the matching \|:finally\| (if present), the commands following the ":finally" up to the matching \|:endtry\| are executed first. This process applies to all nested ":try"s inside the function. The function returns at the outermost ":endtry". function-argument a:var An argument can be defined by giving its name. In the function this can then be used as "a:name" ("a:" for argument). a:0 a:1 a:000 E740 ... Up to 20 arguments can be given, separated by commas. After the named arguments an argument "..." can be specified, which means that more arguments may optionally be following. In the function the extra arguments can be used as "a:1", "a:2", etc. "a:0" is set to the number of extra arguments (which can be 0). "a:000" is set to a \|List\| that contains these arguments. Note that "a:1" is the same as "a:000[0]". E742 The a: scope and the variables in it cannot be changed, they are fixed. However, if a composite type is used, such as \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| , you can change their contents. Thus you can pass a \|List\| to a function and have the function add an item to it. If you want to make sure the function cannot change a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| use \|:lockvar\|. When not using "...", the number of arguments in a function call must be equal to the number of named arguments. When using "...", the number of arguments may be larger. It is also possible to define a function without any arguments. You must still supply the () then. It is allowed to define another function inside a function body. local-variables Inside a function local variables can be used. These will disappear when the function returns. Global variables need to be accessed with "g:". Example: > :function Table(title, ...) : echohl Title : echo a:title : echohl None : echo a:0 . " items:" : for s in a:000 : echon ' ' . s : endfor :endfunction This function can then be called with: > call Table("Table", "line1", "line2") call Table("Empty Table") To return more than one value, return a \|List\|: > :function Compute(n1, n2) : if a:n2 == 0 : return ["fail", 0] : endif : return ["ok", a:n1 / a:n2] :endfunction This function can then be called with: > :let [success, div] = Compute(102, 6) :if success == "ok" : echo div :endif < :cal :call E107 E117 :[range]cal[l] {name}([arguments]) Call a function. The name of the function and its arguments are as specified with \|:function\|. Up to 20 arguments can be used. The returned value is discarded. Without a range and for functions that accept a range, the function is called once. When a range is given the cursor is positioned at the start of the first line before executing the function. When a range is given and the function doesn't handle it itself, the function is executed for each line in the range, with the cursor in the first column of that line. The cursor is left at the last line (possibly moved by the last function call). The arguments are re-evaluated for each line. Thus this works: function-range-example > :function Mynumber(arg) : echo line(".") . " " . a:arg :endfunction :1,5call Mynumber(getline(".")) < The "a:firstline" and "a:lastline" are defined anyway, they can be used to do something different at the start or end of the range. Example of a function that handles the range itself: > :function Cont() range : execute (a:firstline + 1) . "," . a:lastline . 's/^/\t\\ ' :endfunction :4,8call Cont() < This function inserts the continuation character "\" in front of all the lines in the range, except the first one. When the function returns a composite value it can be further dereferenced, but the range will not be used then. Example: > :4,8call GetDict().method() < Here GetDict() gets the range but method() does not. E132 The recursiveness of user functions is restricted with the \|'maxfuncdepth'\| option. AUTOMATICALLY LOADING FUNCTIONS ~ autoload-functions When using many or large functions, it's possible to automatically define them only when they are used. There are two methods: with an autocommand and with the "autoload" directory in 'runtimepath'. Using an autocommand ~ This is introduced in the user manual, section \|41.14\|. The autocommand is useful if you have a plugin that is a long Vim script file. You can define the autocommand and quickly quit the script with \|:finish\|. That makes Vim startup faster. The autocommand should then load the same file again, setting a variable to skip the \|:finish\| command. Use the FuncUndefined autocommand event with a pattern that matches the function(s) to be defined. Example: > :au FuncUndefined BufNet* source ~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim The file "~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim" should then define functions that start with "BufNet". Also see \|FuncUndefined\|. Using an autoload script ~ autoload E746 This is introduced in the user manual, section \|41.15\|. Using a script in the "autoload" directory is simpler, but requires using exactly the right file name. A function that can be autoloaded has a name like this: > :call filename#funcname() When such a function is called, and it is not defined yet, Vim will search the "autoload" directories in 'runtimepath' for a script file called "filename.vim". For example "~/.vim/autoload/filename.vim". That file should then define the function like this: > function filename#funcname() echo "Done!" endfunction The file name and the name used before the # in the function must match exactly, and the defined function must have the name exactly as it will be called. It is possible to use subdirectories. Every # in the function name works like a path separator. Thus when calling a function: > :call foo#bar#func() Vim will look for the file "autoload/foo/bar.vim" in 'runtimepath'. This also works when reading a variable that has not been set yet: > :let l = foo#bar#lvar However, when the autoload script was already loaded it won't be loaded again for an unknown variable. When assigning a value to such a variable nothing special happens. This can be used to pass settings to the autoload script before it's loaded: > :let foo#bar#toggle = 1 :call foo#bar#func() Note that when you make a mistake and call a function that is supposed to be defined in an autoload script, but the script doesn't actually define the function, the script will be sourced every time you try to call the function. And you will get an error message every time. Also note that if you have two script files, and one calls a function in the other and vice versa, before the used function is defined, it won't work. Avoid using the autoload functionality at the toplevel. Hint: If you distribute a bunch of scripts you can pack them together with the \|vimball\| utility. Also read the user manual \|distribute-script\|. ============================================================================== 6. Curly braces names curly-braces-names In most places where you can use a variable, you can use a "curly braces name" variable. This is a regular variable name with one or more expressions wrapped in braces {} like this: > my_{adjective}_variable When Vim encounters this, it evaluates the expression inside the braces, puts that in place of the expression, and re-interprets the whole as a variable name. So in the above example, if the variable "adjective" was set to "noisy", then the reference would be to "my_noisy_variable", whereas if "adjective" was set to "quiet", then it would be to "my_quiet_variable". One application for this is to create a set of variables governed by an option value. For example, the statement > echo my_{&background}_message would output the contents of "my_dark_message" or "my_light_message" depending on the current value of 'background'. You can use multiple brace pairs: > echo my_{adverb}_{adjective}_message ..or even nest them: > echo my_{ad{end_of_word}}_message where "end_of_word" is either "verb" or "jective". However, the expression inside the braces must evaluate to a valid single variable name, e.g. this is invalid: > :let foo='a + b' :echo c{foo}d .. since the result of expansion is "ca + bd", which is not a variable name. curly-braces-function-names You can call and define functions by an evaluated name in a similar way. Example: > :let func_end='whizz' :call my_func_{func_end}(parameter) This would call the function "my_func_whizz(parameter)". This does NOT work: > :let i = 3 :let @{i} = '' " error :echo @{i} " error ============================================================================== 7. Commands expression-commands :let {var-name} = {expr1} :let E18 Set internal variable {var-name} to the result of the expression {expr1}. The variable will get the type from the {expr}. If {var-name} didn't exist yet, it is created. :let {var-name}[{idx}] = {expr1} E689 Set a list item to the result of the expression {expr1}. {var-name} must refer to a list and {idx} must be a valid index in that list. For nested list the index can be repeated. This cannot be used to add an item to a \|List\|. This cannot be used to set a byte in a String. You can do that like this: > :let var = var[0:2] . 'X' . var[4:] < E711 E719 :let {var-name}[{idx1}:{idx2}] = {expr1} E708 E709 E710 Set a sequence of items in a \|List\| to the result of the expression {expr1}, which must be a list with the correct number of items. {idx1} can be omitted, zero is used instead. {idx2} can be omitted, meaning the end of the list. When the selected range of items is partly past the end of the list, items will be added. :let+= :let-= :let.= E734 :let {var} += {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} + {expr1}". :let {var} -= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} - {expr1}". :let {var} .= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} . {expr1}". These fail if {var} was not set yet and when the type of {var} and {expr1} don't fit the operator. :let ${env-name} = {expr1} :let-environment :let-$ Set environment variable {env-name} to the result of the expression {expr1}. The type is always String. :let ${env-name} .= {expr1} Append {expr1} to the environment variable {env-name}. If the environment variable didn't exist yet this works like "=". :let @{reg-name} = {expr1} :let-register :let-@ Write the result of the expression {expr1} in register {reg-name}. {reg-name} must be a single letter, and must be the name of a writable register (see \|registers\|). "@@" can be used for the unnamed register, "@/" for the search pattern. If the result of {expr1} ends in a <CR> or <NL>, the register will be linewise, otherwise it will be set to characterwise. This can be used to clear the last search pattern: > :let @/ = "" < This is different from searching for an empty string, that would match everywhere. :let @{reg-name} .= {expr1} Append {expr1} to register {reg-name}. If the register was empty it's like setting it to {expr1}. :let &{option-name} = {expr1} :let-option :let-& Set option {option-name} to the result of the expression {expr1}. A String or Number value is always converted to the type of the option. For an option local to a window or buffer the effect is just like using the \|:set\| command: both the local value and the global value are changed. Example: > :let &path = &path . ',/usr/local/include' < This also works for terminal codes in the form t_xx. But only for alphanumerical names. Example: > :let &t_k1 = "\<Esc>[234;" < When the code does not exist yet it will be created as a terminal key code, there is no error. :let &{option-name} .= {expr1} For a string option: Append {expr1} to the value. Does not insert a comma like \|:set+=\|. :let &{option-name} += {expr1} :let &{option-name} -= {expr1} For a number or boolean option: Add or subtract {expr1}. :let &l:{option-name} = {expr1} :let &l:{option-name} .= {expr1} :let &l:{option-name} += {expr1} :let &l:{option-name} -= {expr1} Like above, but only set the local value of an option (if there is one). Works like \|:setlocal\|. :let &g:{option-name} = {expr1} :let &g:{option-name} .= {expr1} :let &g:{option-name} += {expr1} :let &g:{option-name} -= {expr1} Like above, but only set the global value of an option (if there is one). Works like \|:setglobal\|. :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] = {expr1} :let-unpack E687 E688 {expr1} must evaluate to a \|List\|. The first item in the list is assigned to {name1}, the second item to {name2}, etc. The number of names must match the number of items in the \|List\|. Each name can be one of the items of the ":let" command as mentioned above. Example: > :let [s, item] = GetItem(s) < Detail: {expr1} is evaluated first, then the assignments are done in sequence. This matters if {name2} depends on {name1}. Example: > :let x = [0, 1] :let i = 0 :let [i, x[i]] = [1, 2] :echo x < The result is [0, 2]. :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] .= {expr1} :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] += {expr1} :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] -= {expr1} Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each \|List\| item. :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] = {expr1} Like \|:let-unpack\| above, but the \|List\| may have more items than there are names. A list of the remaining items is assigned to {lastname}. If there are no remaining items {lastname} is set to an empty list. Example: > :let [a, b; rest] = ["aval", "bval", 3, 4] < :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] .= {expr1} :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] += {expr1} :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] -= {expr1} Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each \|List\| item. E121 :let {var-name} .. List the value of variable {var-name}. Multiple variable names may be given. Special names recognized here: E738 g: global variables b: local buffer variables w: local window variables t: local tab page variables s: script-local variables l: local function variables v: Vim variables. :let List the values of all variables. The type of the variable is indicated before the value: <nothing> String # Number * Funcref :unl[et][!] {name} ... :unlet :unl E108 E795 Remove the internal variable {name}. Several variable names can be given, they are all removed. The name may also be a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| item. With [!] no error message is given for non-existing variables. One or more items from a \|List\| can be removed: > :unlet list[3] " remove fourth item :unlet list[3:] " remove fourth item to last < One item from a \|Dictionary\| can be removed at a time: > :unlet dict['two'] :unlet dict.two < This is especially useful to clean up used global variables and script-local variables (these are not deleted when the script ends). Function-local variables are automatically deleted when the function ends. :lockv[ar][!] [depth] {name} ... :lockvar :lockv Lock the internal variable {name}. Locking means that it can no longer be changed (until it is unlocked). A locked variable can be deleted: > :lockvar v :let v = 'asdf' " fails! :unlet v < E741 E940 If you try to change a locked variable you get an error message: "E741: Value is locked: {name}". If you try to lock or unlock a built-in variable you get an error message: "E940: Cannot lock or unlock variable {name}". [depth] is relevant when locking a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|. It specifies how deep the locking goes: 1 Lock the \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| itself, cannot add or remove items, but can still change their values. 2 Also lock the values, cannot change the items. If an item is a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\|, cannot add or remove items, but can still change the values. 3 Like 2 but for the \|List\| / \|Dictionary\| in the \|List\| / \|Dictionary\|, one level deeper. The default [depth] is 2, thus when {name} is a \|List\| or \|Dictionary\| the values cannot be changed. E743 For unlimited depth use [!] and omit [depth]. However, there is a maximum depth of 100 to catch loops. Note that when two variables refer to the same \|List\| and you lock one of them, the \|List\| will also be locked when used through the other variable. Example: > :let l = [0, 1, 2, 3] :let cl = l :lockvar l :let cl[1] = 99 " won't work! < You may want to make a copy of a list to avoid this. See \|deepcopy()\|. :unlo[ckvar][!] [depth] {name} ... :unlockvar :unlo Unlock the internal variable {name}. Does the opposite of \|:lockvar\|. :if {expr1} :if :endif :en E171 E579 E580 :en[dif] Execute the commands until the next matching ":else" or ":endif" if {expr1} evaluates to non-zero. From Vim version 4.5 until 5.0, every Ex command in between the ":if" and ":endif" is ignored. These two commands were just to allow for future expansions in a backward compatible way. Nesting was allowed. Note that any ":else" or ":elseif" was ignored, the "else" part was not executed either. You can use this to remain compatible with older versions: > :if version >= 500 : version-5-specific-commands :endif < The commands still need to be parsed to find the "endif". Sometimes an older Vim has a problem with a new command. For example, ":silent" is recognized as a ":substitute" command. In that case ":execute" can avoid problems: > :if version >= 600 : execute "silent 1,$delete" :endif < NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work properly in between ":if" and ":endif". :else :el E581 E583 :el[se] Execute the commands until the next matching ":else" or ":endif" if they previously were not being executed. :elseif :elsei E582 E584 :elsei[f] {expr1} Short for ":else" ":if", with the addition that there is no extra ":endif". :wh[ile] {expr1} :while :endwhile :wh :endw E170 E585 E588 E733 :endw[hile] Repeat the commands between ":while" and ":endwhile", as long as {expr1} evaluates to non-zero. When an error is detected from a command inside the loop, execution continues after the "endwhile". Example: > :let lnum = 1 :while lnum <= line("$") :call FixLine(lnum) :let lnum = lnum + 1 :endwhile < NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work properly inside a ":while" and ":for" loop. :for {var} in {list} :for E690 E732 :endfo[r] :endfo :endfor Repeat the commands between ":for" and ":endfor" for each item in {list}. Variable {var} is set to the value of each item. When an error is detected for a command inside the loop, execution continues after the "endfor". Changing {list} inside the loop affects what items are used. Make a copy if this is unwanted: > :for item in copy(mylist) < When not making a copy, Vim stores a reference to the next item in the list, before executing the commands with the current item. Thus the current item can be removed without effect. Removing any later item means it will not be found. Thus the following example works (an inefficient way to make a list empty): > for item in mylist call remove(mylist, 0) endfor < Note that reordering the list (e.g., with sort() or reverse()) may have unexpected effects. :for [{var1}, {var2}, ...] in {listlist} :endfo[r] Like ":for" above, but each item in {listlist} must be a list, of which each item is assigned to {var1}, {var2}, etc. Example: > :for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 5], [3, 8]] :echo getline(lnum)[col] :endfor < :continue :con E586 :con[tinue] When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, jumps back to the start of the loop. If it is used after a \|:try\| inside the loop but before the matching \|:finally\| (if present), the commands following the ":finally" up to the matching \|:endtry\| are executed first. This process applies to all nested ":try"s inside the loop. The outermost ":endtry" then jumps back to the start of the loop. :break :brea E587 :brea[k] When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, skips to the command after the matching ":endwhile" or ":endfor". If it is used after a \|:try\| inside the loop but before the matching \|:finally\| (if present), the commands following the ":finally" up to the matching \|:endtry\| are executed first. This process applies to all nested ":try"s inside the loop. The outermost ":endtry" then jumps to the command after the loop. :try :try :endt :endtry E600 E601 E602 :endt[ry] Change the error handling for the commands between ":try" and ":endtry" including everything being executed across ":source" commands, function calls, or autocommand invocations. When an error or interrupt is detected and there is a \|:finally\| command following, execution continues after the ":finally". Otherwise, or when the ":endtry" is reached thereafter, the next (dynamically) surrounding ":try" is checked for a corresponding ":finally" etc. Then the script processing is terminated. (Whether a function definition has an "abort" argument does not matter.) Example: > :try \| edit too much \| finally \| echo "cleanup" \| endtry :echo "impossible" " not reached, script terminated above < Moreover, an error or interrupt (dynamically) inside ":try" and ":endtry" is converted to an exception. It can be caught as if it were thrown by a \|:throw\| command (see \|:catch\|). In this case, the script processing is not terminated. The value "Vim:Interrupt" is used for an interrupt exception. An error in a Vim command is converted to a value of the form "Vim({command}):{errmsg}", other errors are converted to a value of the form "Vim:{errmsg}". {command} is the full command name, and {errmsg} is the message that is displayed if the error exception is not caught, always beginning with the error number. Examples: > :try \| sleep 100 \| catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ \| endtry :try \| edit \| catch /^Vim(edit):E\d\+/ \| echo "error" \| endtry < :cat :catch E603 E604 E605 :cat[ch] /{pattern}/ The following commands until the next \|:catch\|, \|:finally\|, or \|:endtry\| that belongs to the same \|:try\| as the ":catch" are executed when an exception matching {pattern} is being thrown and has not yet been caught by a previous ":catch". Otherwise, these commands are skipped. When {pattern} is omitted all errors are caught. Examples: > :catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ " catch interrupts (CTRL-C) :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E/ " catch all Vim errors :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:/ " catch errors and interrupts :catch /^Vim(write):/ " catch all errors in :write :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E123/ " catch error E123 :catch /my-exception/ " catch user exception :catch /./ " catch everything :catch " same as /./ < Another character can be used instead of / around the {pattern}, so long as it does not have a special meaning (e.g., '\|' or '"') and doesn't occur inside {pattern}. Information about the exception is available in \|v:exception\|. Also see \|throw-variables\|. NOTE: It is not reliable to ":catch" the TEXT of an error message because it may vary in different locales. :fina :finally E606 E607 :fina[lly] The following commands until the matching \|:endtry\| are executed whenever the part between the matching \|:try\| and the ":finally" is left: either by falling through to the ":finally" or by a \|:continue\|, \|:break\|, \|:finish\|, or \|:return\|, or by an error or interrupt or exception (see \|:throw\|). :th :throw E608 :th[row] {expr1} The {expr1} is evaluated and thrown as an exception. If the ":throw" is used after a \|:try\| but before the first corresponding \|:catch\|, commands are skipped until the first ":catch" matching {expr1} is reached. If there is no such ":catch" or if the ":throw" is used after a ":catch" but before the \|:finally\|, the commands following the ":finally" (if present) up to the matching \|:endtry\| are executed. If the ":throw" is after the ":finally", commands up to the ":endtry" are skipped. At the ":endtry", this process applies again for the next dynamically surrounding ":try" (which may be found in a calling function or sourcing script), until a matching ":catch" has been found. If the exception is not caught, the command processing is terminated. Example: > :try \| throw "oops" \| catch /^oo/ \| echo "caught" \| endtry < Note that "catch" may need to be on a separate line for when an error causes the parsing to skip the whole line and not see the "\|" that separates the commands. :ec :echo :ec[ho] {expr1} .. Echoes each {expr1}, with a space in between. The first {expr1} starts on a new line. Also see \|:comment\|. Use "\n" to start a new line. Use "\r" to move the cursor to the first column. Uses the highlighting set by the \|:echohl\| command. Cannot be followed by a comment. Example: > :echo "the value of 'shell' is" &shell < :echo-redraw A later redraw may make the message disappear again. And since Vim mostly postpones redrawing until it's finished with a sequence of commands this happens quite often. To avoid that a command from before the ":echo" causes a redraw afterwards (redraws are often postponed until you type something), force a redraw with the \|:redraw\| command. Example: > :new \| redraw \| echo "there is a new window" < :echon :echon {expr1} .. Echoes each {expr1}, without anything added. Also see \|:comment\|. Uses the highlighting set by the \|:echohl\| command. Cannot be followed by a comment. Example: > :echon "the value of 'shell' is " &shell < Note the difference between using ":echo", which is a Vim command, and ":!echo", which is an external shell command: > :!echo % --> filename < The arguments of ":!" are expanded, see \|:_%\|. > :!echo "%" --> filename or "filename" < Like the previous example. Whether you see the double quotes or not depends on your 'shell'. > :echo % --> nothing < The '%' is an illegal character in an expression. > :echo "%" --> % < This just echoes the '%' character. > :echo expand("%") --> filename < This calls the expand() function to expand the '%'. :echoh :echohl :echoh[l] {name} Use the highlight group {name} for the following \|:echo\|, \|:echon\| and \|:echomsg\| commands. Also used for the \|input()\| prompt. Example: > :echohl WarningMsg \| echo "Don't panic!" \| echohl None < Don't forget to set the group back to "None", otherwise all following echo's will be highlighted. :echom :echomsg :echom[sg] {expr1} .. Echo the expression(s) as a true message, saving the message in the \|message-history\|. Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the \|:echo\| command. But unprintable characters are displayed, not interpreted. The parsing works slightly different from \|:echo\|, more like \|:execute\|. All the expressions are first evaluated and concatenated before echoing anything. The expressions must evaluate to a Number or String, a Dictionary or List causes an error. Uses the highlighting set by the \|:echohl\| command. Example: > :echomsg "It's a Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz, as you can plainly see." < See \|:echo-redraw\| to avoid the message disappearing when the screen is redrawn. :echoe :echoerr :echoe[rr] {expr1} .. Echo the expression(s) as an error message, saving the message in the \|message-history\|. When used in a script or function the line number will be added. Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the :echo command. When used inside a try conditional, the message is raised as an error exception instead (see \|try-echoerr\|). Example: > :echoerr "This script just failed!" < If you just want a highlighted message use \|:echohl\|. And to get a beep: > :exe "normal \<Esc>" < :exe :execute :exe[cute] {expr1} .. Executes the string that results from the evaluation of {expr1} as an Ex command. Multiple arguments are concatenated, with a space in between. To avoid the extra space use the "." operator to concatenate strings into one argument. {expr1} is used as the processed command, command line editing keys are not recognized. Cannot be followed by a comment. Examples: > :execute "buffer" nextbuf :execute "normal" count . "w" < ":execute" can be used to append a command to commands that don't accept a '\|'. Example: > :execute '!ls' \| echo "theend" < ":execute" is also a nice way to avoid having to type control characters in a Vim script for a ":normal" command: > :execute "normal ixxx\<Esc>" < This has an <Esc> character, see \|expr-string\|. Be careful to correctly escape special characters in file names. The \|fnameescape()\| function can be used for Vim commands, \|shellescape()\| for \|:!\| commands. Examples: > :execute "e " . fnameescape(filename) :execute "!ls " . shellescape(filename, 1) < Note: The executed string may be any command-line, but starting or ending "if", "while" and "for" does not always work, because when commands are skipped the ":execute" is not evaluated and Vim loses track of where blocks start and end. Also "break" and "continue" should not be inside ":execute". This example does not work, because the ":execute" is not evaluated and Vim does not see the "while", and gives an error for finding an ":endwhile": > :if 0 : execute 'while i > 5' : echo "test" : endwhile :endif < It is allowed to have a "while" or "if" command completely in the executed string: > :execute 'while i < 5 \| echo i \| let i = i + 1 \| endwhile' < :exe-comment ":execute", ":echo" and ":echon" cannot be followed by a comment directly, because they see the '"' as the start of a string. But, you can use '\|' followed by a comment. Example: > :echo "foo" \| "this is a comment ============================================================================== 8. Exception handling exception-handling The Vim script language comprises an exception handling feature. This section explains how it can be used in a Vim script. Exceptions may be raised by Vim on an error or on interrupt, see \|catch-errors\| and \|catch-interrupt\|. You can also explicitly throw an exception by using the ":throw" command, see \|throw-catch\|. TRY CONDITIONALS try-conditionals Exceptions can be caught or can cause cleanup code to be executed. You can use a try conditional to specify catch clauses (that catch exceptions) and/or a finally clause (to be executed for cleanup). A try conditional begins with a \|:try\| command and ends at the matching \|:endtry\| command. In between, you can use a \|:catch\| command to start a catch clause, or a \|:finally\| command to start a finally clause. There may be none or multiple catch clauses, but there is at most one finally clause, which must not be followed by any catch clauses. The lines before the catch clauses and the finally clause is called a try block. > :try : ... : ... TRY BLOCK : ... :catch /{pattern}/ : ... : ... CATCH CLAUSE : ... :catch /{pattern}/ : ... : ... CATCH CLAUSE : ... :finally : ... : ... FINALLY CLAUSE : ... :endtry The try conditional allows to watch code for exceptions and to take the appropriate actions. Exceptions from the try block may be caught. Exceptions from the try block and also the catch clauses may cause cleanup actions. When no exception is thrown during execution of the try block, the control is transferred to the finally clause, if present. After its execution, the script continues with the line following the ":endtry". When an exception occurs during execution of the try block, the remaining lines in the try block are skipped. The exception is matched against the patterns specified as arguments to the ":catch" commands. The catch clause after the first matching ":catch" is taken, other catch clauses are not executed. The catch clause ends when the next ":catch", ":finally", or ":endtry" command is reached - whatever is first. Then, the finally clause (if present) is executed. When the ":endtry" is reached, the script execution continues in the following line as usual. When an exception that does not match any of the patterns specified by the ":catch" commands is thrown in the try block, the exception is not caught by that try conditional and none of the catch clauses is executed. Only the finally clause, if present, is taken. The exception pends during execution of the finally clause. It is resumed at the ":endtry", so that commands after the ":endtry" are not executed and the exception might be caught elsewhere, see \|try-nesting\|. When during execution of a catch clause another exception is thrown, the remaining lines in that catch clause are not executed. The new exception is not matched against the patterns in any of the ":catch" commands of the same try conditional and none of its catch clauses is taken. If there is, however, a finally clause, it is executed, and the exception pends during its execution. The commands following the ":endtry" are not executed. The new exception might, however, be caught elsewhere, see \|try-nesting\|. When during execution of the finally clause (if present) an exception is thrown, the remaining lines in the finally clause are skipped. If the finally clause has been taken because of an exception from the try block or one of the catch clauses, the original (pending) exception is discarded. The commands following the ":endtry" are not executed, and the exception from the finally clause is propagated and can be caught elsewhere, see \|try-nesting\|. The finally clause is also executed, when a ":break" or ":continue" for a ":while" loop enclosing the complete try conditional is executed from the try block or a catch clause. Or when a ":return" or ":finish" is executed from the try block or a catch clause of a try conditional in a function or sourced script, respectively. The ":break", ":continue", ":return", or ":finish" pends during execution of the finally clause and is resumed when the ":endtry" is reached. It is, however, discarded when an exception is thrown from the finally clause. When a ":break" or ":continue" for a ":while" loop enclosing the complete try conditional or when a ":return" or ":finish" is encountered in the finally clause, the rest of the finally clause is skipped, and the ":break", ":continue", ":return" or ":finish" is executed as usual. If the finally clause has been taken because of an exception or an earlier ":break", ":continue", ":return", or ":finish" from the try block or a catch clause, this pending exception or command is discarded. For examples see \|throw-catch\| and \|try-finally\|. NESTING OF TRY CONDITIONALS try-nesting Try conditionals can be nested arbitrarily. That is, a complete try conditional can be put into the try block, a catch clause, or the finally clause of another try conditional. If the inner try conditional does not catch an exception thrown in its try block or throws a new exception from one of its catch clauses or its finally clause, the outer try conditional is checked according to the rules above. If the inner try conditional is in the try block of the outer try conditional, its catch clauses are checked, but otherwise only the finally clause is executed. It does not matter for nesting, whether the inner try conditional is directly contained in the outer one, or whether the outer one sources a script or calls a function containing the inner try conditional. When none of the active try conditionals catches an exception, just their finally clauses are executed. Thereafter, the script processing terminates. An error message is displayed in case of an uncaught exception explicitly thrown by a ":throw" command. For uncaught error and interrupt exceptions implicitly raised by Vim, the error message(s) or interrupt message are shown as usual. For examples see \|throw-catch\|. EXAMINING EXCEPTION HANDLING CODE except-examine Exception handling code can get tricky. If you are in doubt what happens, set 'verbose' to 13 or use the ":13verbose" command modifier when sourcing your script file. Then you see when an exception is thrown, discarded, caught, or finished. When using a verbosity level of at least 14, things pending in a finally clause are also shown. This information is also given in debug mode (see \|debug-scripts\|). THROWING AND CATCHING EXCEPTIONS throw-catch You can throw any number or string as an exception. Use the \|:throw\| command and pass the value to be thrown as argument: > :throw 4711 :throw "string" < throw-expression You can also specify an expression argument. The expression is then evaluated first, and the result is thrown: > :throw 4705 + strlen("string") :throw strpart("strings", 0, 6) An exception might be thrown during evaluation of the argument of the ":throw" command. Unless it is caught there, the expression evaluation is abandoned. The ":throw" command then does not throw a new exception. Example: > :function! Foo(arg) : try : throw a:arg : catch /foo/ : endtry : return 1 :endfunction : :function! Bar() : echo "in Bar" : return 4710 :endfunction : :throw Foo("arrgh") + Bar() This throws "arrgh", and "in Bar" is not displayed since Bar() is not executed. > :throw Foo("foo") + Bar() however displays "in Bar" and throws 4711. Any other command that takes an expression as argument might also be abandoned by an (uncaught) exception during the expression evaluation. The exception is then propagated to the caller of the command. Example: > :if Foo("arrgh") : echo "then" :else : echo "else" :endif Here neither of "then" or "else" is displayed. catch-order Exceptions can be caught by a try conditional with one or more \|:catch\| commands, see \|try-conditionals\|. The values to be caught by each ":catch" command can be specified as a pattern argument. The subsequent catch clause gets executed when a matching exception is caught. Example: > :function! Foo(value) : try : throw a:value : catch /^\d\+$/ : echo "Number thrown" : catch /./ : echo "String thrown" : endtry :endfunction : :call Foo(0x1267) :call Foo('string') The first call to Foo() displays "Number thrown", the second "String thrown". An exception is matched against the ":catch" commands in the order they are specified. Only the first match counts. So you should place the more specific ":catch" first. The following order does not make sense: > : catch /./ : echo "String thrown" : catch /^\d\+$/ : echo "Number thrown" The first ":catch" here matches always, so that the second catch clause is never taken. throw-variables If you catch an exception by a general pattern, you may access the exact value in the variable \|v:exception\|: > : catch /^\d\+$/ : echo "Number thrown. Value is" v:exception You may also be interested where an exception was thrown. This is stored in \|v:throwpoint\|. Note that "v:exception" and "v:throwpoint" are valid for the exception most recently caught as long it is not finished. Example: > :function! Caught() : if v:exception != "" : echo 'Caught "' . v:exception . '" in ' . v:throwpoint : else : echo 'Nothing caught' : endif :endfunction : :function! Foo() : try : try : try : throw 4711 : finally : call Caught() : endtry : catch /./ : call Caught() : throw "oops" : endtry : catch /./ : call Caught() : finally : call Caught() : endtry :endfunction : :call Foo() This displays > Nothing caught Caught "4711" in function Foo, line 4 Caught "oops" in function Foo, line 10 Nothing caught A practical example: The following command ":LineNumber" displays the line number in the script or function where it has been used: > :function! LineNumber() : return substitute(v:throwpoint, '.\D\(\d\+\).', '\1', "") :endfunction :command! LineNumber try \| throw "" \| catch \| echo LineNumber() \| endtry < try-nested An exception that is not caught by a try conditional can be caught by a surrounding try conditional: > :try : try : throw "foo" : catch /foobar/ : echo "foobar" : finally : echo "inner finally" : endtry :catch /foo/ : echo "foo" :endtry The inner try conditional does not catch the exception, just its finally clause is executed. The exception is then caught by the outer try conditional. The example displays "inner finally" and then "foo". throw-from-catch You can catch an exception and throw a new one to be caught elsewhere from the catch clause: > :function! Foo() : throw "foo" :endfunction : :function! Bar() : try : call Foo() : catch /foo/ : echo "Caught foo, throw bar" : throw "bar" : endtry :endfunction : :try : call Bar() :catch /./ : echo "Caught" v:exception :endtry This displays "Caught foo, throw bar" and then "Caught bar". rethrow* There is no real rethrow in the Vim script language, but you may throw "v:exception" instead: > :function! Bar() : try : call Foo() : catch /./ : echo "Rethrow" v:exception : throw v:exception : endtry :endfunction < try-echoerr* Note that this method cannot be used to "rethrow" Vim error or interrupt exceptions, because it is not possible to fake Vim internal exceptions. Trying so causes an error exception. You should throw your own exception denoting the situation. If you want to cause a Vim error exception containing the original error exception value, you can use the \|:echoerr\| command: > :try : try : asdf : catch /./ : echoerr v:exception : endtry :catch /./ : echo v:exception :endtry This code displays Vim(echoerr):Vim:E492: Not an editor command: asdf ~ CLEANUP CODE try-finally Scripts often change global settings and restore them at their end. If the user however interrupts the script by pressing CTRL-C, the settings remain in an inconsistent state. The same may happen to you in the development phase of a script when an error occurs or you explicitly throw an exception without catching it. You can solve these problems by using a try conditional with a finally clause for restoring the settings. Its execution is guaranteed on normal control flow, on error, on an explicit ":throw", and on interrupt. (Note that errors and interrupts from inside the try conditional are converted to exceptions. When not caught, they terminate the script after the finally clause has been executed.) Example: > :try : let s:saved_ts = &ts : set ts=17 : : " Do the hard work here. : :finally : let &ts = s:saved_ts : unlet s:saved_ts :endtry This method should be used locally whenever a function or part of a script changes global settings which need to be restored on failure or normal exit of that function or script part. break-finally Cleanup code works also when the try block or a catch clause is left by a ":continue", ":break", ":return", or ":finish". Example: > :let first = 1 :while 1 : try : if first : echo "first" : let first = 0 : continue : else : throw "second" : endif : catch /./ : echo v:exception : break : finally : echo "cleanup" : endtry : echo "still in while" :endwhile :echo "end" This displays "first", "cleanup", "second", "cleanup", and "end". > :function! Foo() : try : return 4711 : finally : echo "cleanup\n" : endtry : echo "Foo still active" :endfunction : :echo Foo() "returned by Foo" This displays "cleanup" and "4711 returned by Foo". You don't need to add an extra ":return" in the finally clause. (Above all, this would override the return value.) except-from-finally* Using either of ":continue", ":break", ":return", ":finish", or ":throw" in a finally clause is possible, but not recommended since it abandons the cleanup actions for the try conditional. But, of course, interrupt and error exceptions might get raised from a finally clause. Example where an error in the finally clause stops an interrupt from working correctly: > :try : try : echo "Press CTRL-C for interrupt" : while 1 : endwhile : finally : unlet novar : endtry :catch /novar/ :endtry :echo "Script still running" :sleep 1 If you need to put commands that could fail into a finally clause, you should think about catching or ignoring the errors in these commands, see \|catch-errors\| and \|ignore-errors\|. CATCHING ERRORS catch-errors If you want to catch specific errors, you just have to put the code to be watched in a try block and add a catch clause for the error message. The presence of the try conditional causes all errors to be converted to an exception. No message is displayed and \|v:errmsg\| is not set then. To find the right pattern for the ":catch" command, you have to know how the format of the error exception is. Error exceptions have the following format: > Vim({cmdname}):{errmsg} or > Vim:{errmsg} {cmdname} is the name of the command that failed; the second form is used when the command name is not known. {errmsg} is the error message usually produced when the error occurs outside try conditionals. It always begins with a capital "E", followed by a two or three-digit error number, a colon, and a space. Examples: The command > :unlet novar normally produces the error message > E108: No such variable: "novar" which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception > Vim(unlet):E108: No such variable: "novar" The command > :dwim normally produces the error message > E492: Not an editor command: dwim which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception > Vim:E492: Not an editor command: dwim You can catch all ":unlet" errors by a > :catch /^Vim(unlet):/ or all errors for misspelled command names by a > :catch /^Vim:E492:/ Some error messages may be produced by different commands: > :function nofunc and > :delfunction nofunc both produce the error message > E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception > Vim(function):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc or > Vim(delfunction):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc respectively. You can catch the error by its number independently on the command that caused it if you use the following pattern: > :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E128:/ Some commands like > :let x = novar produce multiple error messages, here: > E121: Undefined variable: novar E15: Invalid expression: novar Only the first is used for the exception value, since it is the most specific one (see \|except-several-errors\|). So you can catch it by > :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E121:/ You can catch all errors related to the name "nofunc" by > :catch /\<nofunc\>/ You can catch all Vim errors in the ":write" and ":read" commands by > :catch /^Vim(\(write\\|read\)):E\d\+:/ You can catch all Vim errors by the pattern > :catch /^Vim\((\a\+)\)\=:E\d\+:/ < catch-text NOTE: You should never catch the error message text itself: > :catch /No such variable/ only works in the English locale, but not when the user has selected a different language by the \|:language\| command. It is however helpful to cite the message text in a comment: > :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E108:/ " No such variable IGNORING ERRORS ignore-errors You can ignore errors in a specific Vim command by catching them locally: > :try : write :catch :endtry But you are strongly recommended NOT to use this simple form, since it could catch more than you want. With the ":write" command, some autocommands could be executed and cause errors not related to writing, for instance: > :au BufWritePre * unlet novar There could even be such errors you are not responsible for as a script writer: a user of your script might have defined such autocommands. You would then hide the error from the user. It is much better to use > :try : write :catch /^Vim(write):/ :endtry which only catches real write errors. So catch only what you'd like to ignore intentionally. For a single command that does not cause execution of autocommands, you could even suppress the conversion of errors to exceptions by the ":silent!" command: > :silent! nunmap k This works also when a try conditional is active. CATCHING INTERRUPTS catch-interrupt When there are active try conditionals, an interrupt (CTRL-C) is converted to the exception "Vim:Interrupt". You can catch it like every exception. The script is not terminated, then. Example: > :function! TASK1() : sleep 10 :endfunction :function! TASK2() : sleep 20 :endfunction :while 1 : let command = input("Type a command: ") : try : if command == "" : continue : elseif command == "END" : break : elseif command == "TASK1" : call TASK1() : elseif command == "TASK2" : call TASK2() : else : echo "\nIllegal command:" command : continue : endif : catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ : echo "\nCommand interrupted" : " Caught the interrupt. Continue with next prompt. : endtry :endwhile You can interrupt a task here by pressing CTRL-C; the script then asks for a new command. If you press CTRL-C at the prompt, the script is terminated. For testing what happens when CTRL-C would be pressed on a specific line in your script, use the debug mode and execute the \|>quit\| or \|>interrupt\| command on that line. See \|debug-scripts\|. CATCHING ALL catch-all The commands > :catch /./ :catch // :catch catch everything, error exceptions, interrupt exceptions and exceptions explicitly thrown by the \|:throw\| command. This is useful at the top level of a script in order to catch unexpected things. Example: > :try : : " do the hard work here : :catch /MyException/ : : " handle known problem : :catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ : echo "Script interrupted" :catch /./ : echo "Internal error (" . v:exception . ")" : echo " - occurred at " . v:throwpoint :endtry :" end of script Note: Catching all might catch more things than you want. Thus, you are strongly encouraged to catch only for problems that you can really handle by specifying a pattern argument to the ":catch". Example: Catching all could make it nearly impossible to interrupt a script by pressing CTRL-C: > :while 1 : try : sleep 1 : catch : endtry :endwhile EXCEPTIONS AND AUTOCOMMANDS except-autocmd Exceptions may be used during execution of autocommands. Example: > :autocmd User x try :autocmd User x throw "Oops!" :autocmd User x catch :autocmd User x echo v:exception :autocmd User x endtry :autocmd User x throw "Arrgh!" :autocmd User x echo "Should not be displayed" : :try : doautocmd User x :catch : echo v:exception :endtry This displays "Oops!" and "Arrgh!". except-autocmd-Pre For some commands, autocommands get executed before the main action of the command takes place. If an exception is thrown and not caught in the sequence of autocommands, the sequence and the command that caused its execution are abandoned and the exception is propagated to the caller of the command. Example: > :autocmd BufWritePre * throw "FAIL" :autocmd BufWritePre * echo "Should not be displayed" : :try : write :catch : echo "Caught:" v:exception "from" v:throwpoint :endtry Here, the ":write" command does not write the file currently being edited (as you can see by checking 'modified'), since the exception from the BufWritePre autocommand abandons the ":write". The exception is then caught and the script displays: > Caught: FAIL from BufWrite Auto commands for "" < except-autocmd-Post* For some commands, autocommands get executed after the main action of the command has taken place. If this main action fails and the command is inside an active try conditional, the autocommands are skipped and an error exception is thrown that can be caught by the caller of the command. Example: > :autocmd BufWritePost * echo "File successfully written!" : :try : write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e :catch : echo v:exception :endtry This just displays: > Vim(write):E212: Can't open file for writing (/i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e) If you really need to execute the autocommands even when the main action fails, trigger the event from the catch clause. Example: > :autocmd BufWritePre * set noreadonly :autocmd BufWritePost * set readonly : :try : write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e :catch : doautocmd BufWritePost /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e :endtry < You can also use ":silent!": > :let x = "ok" :let v:errmsg = "" :autocmd BufWritePost * if v:errmsg != "" :autocmd BufWritePost * let x = "after fail" :autocmd BufWritePost * endif :try : silent! write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e :catch :endtry :echo x This displays "after fail". If the main action of the command does not fail, exceptions from the autocommands will be catchable by the caller of the command: > :autocmd BufWritePost * throw ":-(" :autocmd BufWritePost * echo "Should not be displayed" : :try : write :catch : echo v:exception :endtry < except-autocmd-Cmd For some commands, the normal action can be replaced by a sequence of autocommands. Exceptions from that sequence will be catchable by the caller of the command. Example: For the ":write" command, the caller cannot know whether the file had actually been written when the exception occurred. You need to tell it in some way. > :if !exists("cnt") : let cnt = 0 : : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if &modified : autocmd BufWriteCmd * let cnt = cnt + 1 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if cnt % 3 == 2 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * throw "BufWriteCmdError" : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif : autocmd BufWriteCmd * write \| set nomodified : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if cnt % 3 == 0 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * throw "BufWriteCmdError" : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif : autocmd BufWriteCmd * echo "File successfully written!" : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif :endif : :try : write :catch /^BufWriteCmdError$/ : if &modified : echo "Error on writing (file contents not changed)" : else : echo "Error after writing" : endif :catch /^Vim(write):/ : echo "Error on writing" :endtry When this script is sourced several times after making changes, it displays first > File successfully written! then > Error on writing (file contents not changed) then > Error after writing etc. except-autocmd-ill You cannot spread a try conditional over autocommands for different events. The following code is ill-formed: > :autocmd BufWritePre * try : :autocmd BufWritePost * catch :autocmd BufWritePost * echo v:exception :autocmd BufWritePost * endtry : :write EXCEPTION HIERARCHIES AND PARAMETERIZED EXCEPTIONS except-hier-param Some programming languages allow to use hierarchies of exception classes or to pass additional information with the object of an exception class. You can do similar things in Vim. In order to throw an exception from a hierarchy, just throw the complete class name with the components separated by a colon, for instance throw the string "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW" for an overflow in a mathematical library. When you want to pass additional information with your exception class, add it in parentheses, for instance throw the string "EXCEPT:IO:WRITEERR(myfile)" for an error when writing "myfile". With the appropriate patterns in the ":catch" command, you can catch for base classes or derived classes of your hierarchy. Additional information in parentheses can be cut out from \|v:exception\| with the ":substitute" command. Example: > :function! CheckRange(a, func) : if a:a < 0 : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE(" . a:func . ")" : endif :endfunction : :function! Add(a, b) : call CheckRange(a:a, "Add") : call CheckRange(a:b, "Add") : let c = a:a + a:b : if c < 0 : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW" : endif : return c :endfunction : :function! Div(a, b) : call CheckRange(a:a, "Div") : call CheckRange(a:b, "Div") : if (a:b == 0) : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:ZERODIV" : endif : return a:a / a:b :endfunction : :function! Write(file) : try : execute "write" fnameescape(a:file) : catch /^Vim(write):/ : throw "EXCEPT:IO(" . getcwd() . ", " . a:file . "):WRITEERR" : endtry :endfunction : :try : : " something with arithmetics and I/O : :catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE/ : let function = substitute(v:exception, '.(\(\a\+\)).', '\1', "") : echo "Range error in" function : :catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR/ " catches OVERFLOW and ZERODIV : echo "Math error" : :catch /^EXCEPT:IO/ : let dir = substitute(v:exception, '.(\(.\+\),\s.\+).', '\1', "") : let file = substitute(v:exception, '.(.\+,\s\(.\+\)).', '\1', "") : if file !~ '^/' : let file = dir . "/" . file : endif : echo 'I/O error for "' . file . '"' : :catch /^EXCEPT/ : echo "Unspecified error" : :endtry The exceptions raised by Vim itself (on error or when pressing CTRL-C) use a flat hierarchy: they are all in the "Vim" class. You cannot throw yourself exceptions with the "Vim" prefix; they are reserved for Vim. Vim error exceptions are parameterized with the name of the command that failed, if known. See \|catch-errors\|. PECULIARITIES except-compat The exception handling concept requires that the command sequence causing the exception is aborted immediately and control is transferred to finally clauses and/or a catch clause. In the Vim script language there are cases where scripts and functions continue after an error: in functions without the "abort" flag or in a command after ":silent!", control flow goes to the following line, and outside functions, control flow goes to the line following the outermost ":endwhile" or ":endif". On the other hand, errors should be catchable as exceptions (thus, requiring the immediate abortion). This problem has been solved by converting errors to exceptions and using immediate abortion (if not suppressed by ":silent!") only when a try conditional is active. This is no restriction since an (error) exception can be caught only from an active try conditional. If you want an immediate termination without catching the error, just use a try conditional without catch clause. (You can cause cleanup code being executed before termination by specifying a finally clause.) When no try conditional is active, the usual abortion and continuation behavior is used instead of immediate abortion. This ensures compatibility of scripts written for Vim 6.1 and earlier. However, when sourcing an existing script that does not use exception handling commands (or when calling one of its functions) from inside an active try conditional of a new script, you might change the control flow of the existing script on error. You get the immediate abortion on error and can catch the error in the new script. If however the sourced script suppresses error messages by using the ":silent!" command (checking for errors by testing \|v:errmsg\| if appropriate), its execution path is not changed. The error is not converted to an exception. (See \|:silent\|.) So the only remaining cause where this happens is for scripts that don't care about errors and produce error messages. You probably won't want to use such code from your new scripts. except-syntax-err Syntax errors in the exception handling commands are never caught by any of the ":catch" commands of the try conditional they belong to. Its finally clauses, however, is executed. Example: > :try : try : throw 4711 : catch /\(/ : echo "in catch with syntax error" : catch : echo "inner catch-all" : finally : echo "inner finally" : endtry :catch : echo 'outer catch-all caught "' . v:exception . '"' : finally : echo "outer finally" :endtry This displays: > inner finally outer catch-all caught "Vim(catch):E54: Unmatched \(" outer finally The original exception is discarded and an error exception is raised, instead. except-single-line The ":try", ":catch", ":finally", and ":endtry" commands can be put on a single line, but then syntax errors may make it difficult to recognize the "catch" line, thus you better avoid this. Example: > :try \| unlet! foo # \| catch \| endtry raises an error exception for the trailing characters after the ":unlet!" argument, but does not see the ":catch" and ":endtry" commands, so that the error exception is discarded and the "E488: Trailing characters" message gets displayed. except-several-errors When several errors appear in a single command, the first error message is usually the most specific one and therefor converted to the error exception. Example: > echo novar causes > E121: Undefined variable: novar E15: Invalid expression: novar The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: > Vim(echo):E121: Undefined variable: novar < except-syntax-error But when a syntax error is detected after a normal error in the same command, the syntax error is used for the exception being thrown. Example: > unlet novar # causes > E108: No such variable: "novar" E488: Trailing characters The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: > Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters This is done because the syntax error might change the execution path in a way not intended by the user. Example: > try try \| unlet novar # \| catch \| echo v:exception \| endtry catch /./ echo "outer catch:" v:exception endtry This displays "outer catch: Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters", and then a "E600: Missing :endtry" error message is given, see \|except-single-line\|. ============================================================================== 9. Examples eval-examples* Printing in Binary ~ > :" The function Nr2Bin() returns the binary string representation of a number. :func Nr2Bin(nr) : let n = a:nr : let r = "" : while n : let r = '01'[n % 2] . r : let n = n / 2 : endwhile : return r :endfunc :" The function String2Bin() converts each character in a string to a :" binary string, separated with dashes. :func String2Bin(str) : let out = '' : for ix in range(strlen(a:str)) : let out = out . '-' . Nr2Bin(char2nr(a:str[ix])) : endfor : return out[1:] :endfunc Example of its use: > :echo Nr2Bin(32) result: "100000" > :echo String2Bin("32") result: "110011-110010" Sorting lines ~ This example sorts lines with a specific compare function. > :func SortBuffer() : let lines = getline(1, '$') : call sort(lines, function("Strcmp")) : call setline(1, lines) :endfunction As a one-liner: > :call setline(1, sort(getline(1, '$'), function("Strcmp"))) scanf() replacement ~ sscanf There is no sscanf() function in Vim. If you need to extract parts from a line, you can use matchstr() and substitute() to do it. This example shows how to get the file name, line number and column number out of a line like "foobar.txt, 123, 45". > :" Set up the match bit :let mx='\(\f\+\),\s\(\d\+\),\s\(\d\+\)' :"get the part matching the whole expression :let l = matchstr(line, mx) :"get each item out of the match :let file = substitute(l, mx, '\1', '') :let lnum = substitute(l, mx, '\2', '') :let col = substitute(l, mx, '\3', '') The input is in the variable "line", the results in the variables "file", "lnum" and "col". (idea from Michael Geddes) getting the scriptnames in a Dictionary ~ scriptnames-dictionary The \|:scriptnames\| command can be used to get a list of all script files that have been sourced. There is no equivalent function or variable for this (because it's rarely needed). In case you need to manipulate the list this code can be used: > " Get the output of ":scriptnames" in the scriptnames_output variable. let scriptnames_output = '' redir => scriptnames_output silent scriptnames redir END " Split the output into lines and parse each line. Add an entry to the " "scripts" dictionary. let scripts = {} for line in split(scriptnames_output, "\n") " Only do non-blank lines. if line =~ '\S' " Get the first number in the line. let nr = matchstr(line, '\d\+') " Get the file name, remove the script number " 123: ". let name = substitute(line, '.\+:\s', '', '') " Add an item to the Dictionary let scripts[nr] = name endif endfor unlet scriptnames_output ============================================================================== 10. No +eval feature no-eval-feature* When the \|+eval\| feature was disabled at compile time, none of the expression evaluation commands are available. To prevent this from causing Vim scripts to generate all kinds of errors, the ":if" and ":endif" commands are still recognized, though the argument of the ":if" and everything between the ":if" and the matching ":endif" is ignored. Nesting of ":if" blocks is allowed, but only if the commands are at the start of the line. The ":else" command is not recognized. Example of how to avoid executing commands when the \|+eval\| feature is missing: > :if 1 : echo "Expression evaluation is compiled in" :else : echo "You will _never_ see this message" :endif To execute a command only when the \|+eval\| feature is disabled requires a trick, as this example shows: > silent! while 0 set history=111 silent! endwhile When the \|+eval\| feature is available the command is skipped because of the "while 0". Without the \|+eval\| feature the "while 0" is an error, which is silently ignored, and the command is executed. ============================================================================== 11. The sandbox eval-sandbox sandbox E48 The 'foldexpr', 'formatexpr', 'includeexpr', 'indentexpr', 'statusline' and 'foldtext' options may be evaluated in a sandbox. This means that you are protected from these expressions having nasty side effects. This gives some safety for when these options are set from a modeline. It is also used when the command from a tags file is executed and for CTRL-R = in the command line. The sandbox is also used for the \|:sandbox\| command. These items are not allowed in the sandbox: - changing the buffer text - defining or changing mapping, autocommands, functions, user commands - setting certain options (see \|option-summary\|) - setting certain v: variables (see \|v:var\|) E794 - executing a shell command - reading or writing a file - jumping to another buffer or editing a file - executing Python, Perl, etc. commands This is not guaranteed 100% secure, but it should block most attacks. :san :sandbox :san[dbox] {cmd} Execute {cmd} in the sandbox. Useful to evaluate an option that may have been set from a modeline, e.g. 'foldexpr'. sandbox-option A few options contain an expression. When this expression is evaluated it may have to be done in the sandbox to avoid a security risk. But the sandbox is restrictive, thus this only happens when the option was set from an insecure location. Insecure in this context are: - sourcing a .vimrc or .exrc in the current directory - while executing in the sandbox - value coming from a modeline Note that when in the sandbox and saving an option value and restoring it, the option will still be marked as it was set in the sandbox. ============================================================================== 12. Textlock textlock In a few situations it is not allowed to change the text in the buffer, jump to another window and some other things that might confuse or break what Vim is currently doing. This mostly applies to things that happen when Vim is actually doing something else. For example, evaluating the 'balloonexpr' may happen any moment the mouse cursor is resting at some position. This is not allowed when the textlock is active: - changing the buffer text - jumping to another buffer or window - editing another file - closing a window or quitting Vim - etc. ============================================================================== 13. Testing testing Vim can be tested after building it, usually with "make test". The tests are located in the directory "src/testdir". There are several types of tests added over time: test33.in oldest, don't add any more test_something.in old style tests test_something.vim new style tests new-style-testing New tests should be added as new style tests. These use functions such as \|assert_equal()\| to keep the test commands and the expected result in one place. old-style-testing In some cases an old style test needs to be used. E.g. when testing Vim without the \|+eval\| feature. 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VIM REFERENCE MANUAL	  by Bram Moolenaar

Expression evaluation			*expression* *expr* *E15* *eval*

Using expressions is introduced in chapter 41 of the user manual |usr_41.txt|.

Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time.  If this has been
done, the features in this document are not available.  See |+eval| and
|no-eval-feature|.

{Vi does not have any of these commands}

==============================================================================
1. Variables						*variables*

1.1 Variable types ~
							*E712*
There are nine types of variables:

Number		A 32 or 64 bit signed number.  |expr-number| *Number*
		64-bit Numbers are available only when compiled with the
		|+num64| feature.
		Examples:  -123  0x10  0177  0b1011

Float		A floating point number. |floating-point-format| *Float*
		{only when compiled with the |+float| feature}
		Examples: 123.456  1.15e-6  -1.1e3

*E928*
String		A NUL terminated string of 8-bit unsigned characters (bytes).
		|expr-string| Examples: "ab\txx\"--"  'x-z''a,c'

List		An ordered sequence of items |List|.
		Example: [1, 2, ['a', 'b']]

Dictionary	An associative, unordered array: Each entry has a key and a
		value. |Dictionary|
		Example: {'blue': "#0000ff", 'red': "#ff0000"}

Funcref		A reference to a function |Funcref|.
		Example: function("strlen")
		It can be bound to a dictionary and arguments, it then works
		like a Partial.
		Example: function("Callback", [arg], myDict)

Job		Used for a job, see |job_start()|. *Job* *Jobs*

Channel		Used for a channel, see |ch_open()|. *Channel* *Channels*

The Number and String types are converted automatically, depending on how they
are used.

Conversion from a Number to a String is by making the ASCII representation of
the Number.  Examples:
	Number 123	-->	String "123" ~
	Number 0	-->	String "0" ~
	Number -1	-->	String "-1" ~
							*octal*
Conversion from a String to a Number is done by converting the first digits to
a number.  Hexadecimal "0xf9", Octal "017", and Binary "0b10" numbers are
recognized.  If the String doesn't start with digits, the result is zero.
Examples:
	String "456"	-->	Number 456 ~
	String "6bar"	-->	Number 6 ~
	String "foo"	-->	Number 0 ~
	String "0xf1"	-->	Number 241 ~
	String "0100"	-->	Number 64 ~
	String "0b101"	-->	Number 5 ~
	String "-8"	-->	Number -8 ~
	String "+8"	-->	Number 0 ~

To force conversion from String to Number, add zero to it: >
	:echo "0100" + 0
<	64 ~

To avoid a leading zero to cause octal conversion, or for using a different
base, use |str2nr()|.

*TRUE* *FALSE*
For boolean operators Numbers are used.  Zero is FALSE, non-zero is TRUE.
You can also use |v:false| and |v:true|.  When TRUE is returned from a
function it is the Number one, FALSE is the number zero.

Note that in the command: >
	:if "foo"
	:" NOT executed
"foo" is converted to 0, which means FALSE.  If the string starts with a
non-zero number it means TRUE: >
	:if "8foo"
	:" executed
To test for a non-empty string, use empty(): >
	:if !empty("foo")
<
							*non-zero-arg*
Function arguments often behave slightly different from |TRUE|: If the
argument is present and it evaluates to a non-zero Number, |v:true| or a
non-empty String, then the value is considered to be TRUE.
Note that " " and "0" are also non-empty strings, thus considered to be TRUE.
A List, Dictionary or Float is not a Number or String, thus evaluate to FALSE.

*E745* *E728* *E703* *E729* *E730* *E731* *E908* *E910* *E913*
List, Dictionary, Funcref, Job and Channel types are not automatically
converted.

*E805* *E806* *E808*
When mixing Number and Float the Number is converted to Float.  Otherwise
there is no automatic conversion of Float.  You can use str2float() for String
to Float, printf() for Float to String and float2nr() for Float to Number.

*E891* *E892* *E893* *E894* *E907* *E911* *E914*
When expecting a Float a Number can also be used, but nothing else.

*no-type-checking*
You will not get an error if you try to change the type of a variable.

1.2 Function references ~
					*Funcref* *E695* *E718*
A Funcref variable is obtained with the |function()| function, the |funcref()|
function or created with the lambda expression |expr-lambda|.  It can be used
in an expression in the place of a function name, before the parenthesis
around the arguments, to invoke the function it refers to.  Example: >

:let Fn = function("MyFunc")
	:echo Fn()
<							*E704* *E705* *E707*
A Funcref variable must start with a capital, "s:", "w:", "t:" or "b:".  You
can use "g:" but the following name must still start with a capital.  You
cannot have both a Funcref variable and a function with the same name.

A special case is defining a function and directly assigning its Funcref to a
Dictionary entry.  Example: >
	:function dict.init() dict
	:   let self.val = 0
	:endfunction

The key of the Dictionary can start with a lower case letter.  The actual
function name is not used here.  Also see |numbered-function|.

A Funcref can also be used with the |:call| command: >
	:call Fn()
	:call dict.init()

The name of the referenced function can be obtained with |string()|. >
	:let func = string(Fn)

You can use |call()| to invoke a Funcref and use a list variable for the
arguments: >
	:let r = call(Fn, mylist)
<
								*Partial*
A Funcref optionally binds a Dictionary and/or arguments.  This is also called
a Partial.  This is created by passing the Dictionary and/or arguments to
function() or funcref().  When calling the function the Dictionary and/or
arguments will be passed to the function.  Example: >

let Cb = function('Callback', ['foo'], myDict)
	call Cb()

This will invoke the function as if using: >
	call myDict.Callback('foo')

This is very useful when passing a function around, e.g. in the arguments of
|ch_open()|.

Note that binding a function to a Dictionary also happens when the function is
a member of the Dictionary: >

let myDict.myFunction = MyFunction
	call myDict.myFunction()

Here MyFunction() will get myDict passed as "self".  This happens when the
"myFunction" member is accessed.  When making assigning "myFunction" to
otherDict and calling it, it will be bound to otherDict: >

let otherDict.myFunction = myDict.myFunction
	call otherDict.myFunction()

Now "self" will be "otherDict".  But when the dictionary was bound explicitly
this won't happen: >

let myDict.myFunction = function(MyFunction, myDict)
	let otherDict.myFunction = myDict.myFunction
	call otherDict.myFunction()

Here "self" will be "myDict", because it was bound explicitly.

1.3 Lists ~
						*list* *List* *Lists* *E686*
A List is an ordered sequence of items.  An item can be of any type.  Items
can be accessed by their index number.  Items can be added and removed at any
position in the sequence.

List creation ~
							*E696* *E697*
A List is created with a comma separated list of items in square brackets.
Examples: >
	:let mylist = [1, two, 3, "four"]
	:let emptylist = []

An item can be any expression.  Using a List for an item creates a
List of Lists: >
	:let nestlist = [[11, 12], [21, 22], [31, 32]]

An extra comma after the last item is ignored.

List index ~
							*list-index* *E684*
An item in the List can be accessed by putting the index in square brackets
after the List.  Indexes are zero-based, thus the first item has index zero. >
	:let item = mylist[0]		" get the first item: 1
	:let item = mylist[2]		" get the third item: 3

When the resulting item is a list this can be repeated: >
	:let item = nestlist[0][1]	" get the first list, second item: 12
<
A negative index is counted from the end.  Index -1 refers to the last item in
the List, -2 to the last but one item, etc. >
	:let last = mylist[-1]		" get the last item: "four"

To avoid an error for an invalid index use the |get()| function.  When an item
is not available it returns zero or the default value you specify: >
	:echo get(mylist, idx)
	:echo get(mylist, idx, "NONE")

List concatenation ~

Two lists can be concatenated with the "+" operator: >
	:let longlist = mylist + [5, 6]
	:let mylist += [7, 8]

To prepend or append an item turn the item into a list by putting [] around
it.  To change a list in-place see |list-modification| below.

Sublist ~
							*sublist*
A part of the List can be obtained by specifying the first and last index,
separated by a colon in square brackets: >
	:let shortlist = mylist[2:-1]	" get List [3, "four"]

Omitting the first index is similar to zero.  Omitting the last index is
similar to -1. >
	:let endlist = mylist[2:]	" from item 2 to the end: [3, "four"]
	:let shortlist = mylist[2:2]	" List with one item: [3]
	:let otherlist = mylist[:]	" make a copy of the List

If the first index is beyond the last item of the List or the second item is
before the first item, the result is an empty list.  There is no error
message.

If the second index is equal to or greater than the length of the list the
length minus one is used: >
	:let mylist = [0, 1, 2, 3]
	:echo mylist[2:8]		" result: [2, 3]

NOTE: mylist[s:e] means using the variable "s:e" as index.  Watch out for
using a single letter variable before the ":".  Insert a space when needed:
mylist[s : e].

List identity ~
							*list-identity*
When variable "aa" is a list and you assign it to another variable "bb", both
variables refer to the same list.  Thus changing the list "aa" will also
change "bb": >
	:let aa = [1, 2, 3]
	:let bb = aa
	:call add(aa, 4)
	:echo bb
<	[1, 2, 3, 4]

Making a copy of a list is done with the |copy()| function.  Using [:] also
works, as explained above.  This creates a shallow copy of the list: Changing
a list item in the list will also change the item in the copied list: >
	:let aa = [[1, 'a'], 2, 3]
	:let bb = copy(aa)
	:call add(aa, 4)
	:let aa[0][1] = 'aaa'
	:echo aa
<	[[1, aaa], 2, 3, 4] >
	:echo bb
<	[[1, aaa], 2, 3]

To make a completely independent list use |deepcopy()|.  This also makes a
copy of the values in the list, recursively.  Up to a hundred levels deep.

The operator "is" can be used to check if two variables refer to the same
List.  "isnot" does the opposite.  In contrast "==" compares if two lists have
the same value. >
	:let alist = [1, 2, 3]
	:let blist = [1, 2, 3]
	:echo alist is blist
<	0 >
	:echo alist == blist
<	1

Note about comparing lists: Two lists are considered equal if they have the
same length and all items compare equal, as with using "==".  There is one
exception: When comparing a number with a string they are considered
different.  There is no automatic type conversion, as with using "==" on
variables.  Example: >
	echo 4 == "4"
<	1 >
	echo [4] == ["4"]
<	0

Thus comparing Lists is more strict than comparing numbers and strings.  You
can compare simple values this way too by putting them in a list: >

:let a = 5
	:let b = "5"
	:echo a == b
<	1 >
	:echo [a] == [b]
<	0

List unpack ~

To unpack the items in a list to individual variables, put the variables in
square brackets, like list items: >
	:let [var1, var2] = mylist

When the number of variables does not match the number of items in the list
this produces an error.  To handle any extra items from the list append ";"
and a variable name: >
	:let [var1, var2; rest] = mylist

This works like: >
	:let var1 = mylist[0]
	:let var2 = mylist[1]
	:let rest = mylist[2:]

Except that there is no error if there are only two items.  "rest" will be an
empty list then.

List modification ~
							*list-modification*
To change a specific item of a list use |:let| this way: >
	:let list[4] = "four"
	:let listlist[0][3] = item

To change part of a list you can specify the first and last item to be
modified.  The value must at least have the number of items in the range: >
	:let list[3:5] = [3, 4, 5]

Adding and removing items from a list is done with functions.  Here are a few
examples: >
	:call insert(list, 'a')		" prepend item 'a'
	:call insert(list, 'a', 3)	" insert item 'a' before list[3]
	:call add(list, "new")		" append String item
	:call add(list, [1, 2])		" append a List as one new item
	:call extend(list, [1, 2])	" extend the list with two more items
	:let i = remove(list, 3)	" remove item 3
	:unlet list[3]			" idem
	:let l = remove(list, 3, -1)	" remove items 3 to last item
	:unlet list[3 : ]		" idem
	:call filter(list, 'v:val !~ "x"')  " remove items with an 'x'

Changing the order of items in a list: >
	:call sort(list)		" sort a list alphabetically
	:call reverse(list)		" reverse the order of items
	:call uniq(sort(list))		" sort and remove duplicates

For loop ~

The |:for| loop executes commands for each item in a list.  A variable is set
to each item in the list in sequence.  Example: >
	:for item in mylist
	:   call Doit(item)
	:endfor

This works like: >
	:let index = 0
	:while index < len(mylist)
	:   let item = mylist[index]
	:   :call Doit(item)
	:   let index = index + 1
	:endwhile

If all you want to do is modify each item in the list then the |map()|
function will be a simpler method than a for loop.

Just like the |:let| command, |:for| also accepts a list of variables.  This
requires the argument to be a list of lists. >
	:for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 8], [3, 0]]
	:   call Doit(lnum, col)
	:endfor

This works like a |:let| command is done for each list item.  Again, the types
must remain the same to avoid an error.

It is also possible to put remaining items in a List variable: >
	:for [i, j; rest] in listlist
	:   call Doit(i, j)
	:   if !empty(rest)
	:      echo "remainder: " . string(rest)
	:   endif
	:endfor

List functions ~
						*E714*
Functions that are useful with a List: >
	:let r = call(funcname, list)	" call a function with an argument list
	:if empty(list)			" check if list is empty
	:let l = len(list)		" number of items in list
	:let big = max(list)		" maximum value in list
	:let small = min(list)		" minimum value in list
	:let xs = count(list, 'x')	" count nr of times 'x' appears in list
	:let i = index(list, 'x')	" index of first 'x' in list
	:let lines = getline(1, 10)	" get ten text lines from buffer
	:call append('$', lines)	" append text lines in buffer
	:let list = split("a b c")	" create list from items in a string
	:let string = join(list, ', ')	" create string from list items
	:let s = string(list)		" String representation of list
	:call map(list, '">> " . v:val')  " prepend ">> " to each item

Don't forget that a combination of features can make things simple.  For
example, to add up all the numbers in a list: >
	:exe 'let sum = ' . join(nrlist, '+')

1.4 Dictionaries ~
					*dict* *Dictionaries* *Dictionary*
A Dictionary is an associative array: Each entry has a key and a value.  The
entry can be located with the key.  The entries are stored without a specific
ordering.

Dictionary creation ~
						*E720* *E721* *E722* *E723*
A Dictionary is created with a comma separated list of entries in curly
braces.  Each entry has a key and a value, separated by a colon.  Each key can
only appear once.  Examples: >
	:let mydict = {1: 'one', 2: 'two', 3: 'three'}
	:let emptydict = {}
<							*E713* *E716* *E717*
A key is always a String.  You can use a Number, it will be converted to a
String automatically.  Thus the String '4' and the number 4 will find the same
entry.  Note that the String '04' and the Number 04 are different, since the
Number will be converted to the String '4'.  The empty string can be used as a
key.

A value can be any expression.  Using a Dictionary for a value creates a
nested Dictionary: >
	:let nestdict = {1: {11: 'a', 12: 'b'}, 2: {21: 'c'}}

An extra comma after the last entry is ignored.

Accessing entries ~

The normal way to access an entry is by putting the key in square brackets: >
	:let val = mydict["one"]
	:let mydict["four"] = 4

You can add new entries to an existing Dictionary this way, unlike Lists.

For keys that consist entirely of letters, digits and underscore the following
form can be used |expr-entry|: >
	:let val = mydict.one
	:let mydict.four = 4

Since an entry can be any type, also a List and a Dictionary, the indexing and
key lookup can be repeated: >
	:echo dict.key[idx].key

Dictionary to List conversion ~

You may want to loop over the entries in a dictionary.  For this you need to
turn the Dictionary into a List and pass it to |:for|.

Most often you want to loop over the keys, using the |keys()| function: >
	:for key in keys(mydict)
	:   echo key . ': ' . mydict[key]
	:endfor

The List of keys is unsorted.  You may want to sort them first: >
	:for key in sort(keys(mydict))

To loop over the values use the |values()| function:  >
	:for v in values(mydict)
	:   echo "value: " . v
	:endfor

If you want both the key and the value use the |items()| function.  It returns
a List in which each item is a	List with two items, the key and the value: >
	:for [key, value] in items(mydict)
	:   echo key . ': ' . value
	:endfor

Dictionary identity ~
							*dict-identity*
Just like Lists you need to use |copy()| and |deepcopy()| to make a copy of a
Dictionary.  Otherwise, assignment results in referring to the same
Dictionary: >
	:let onedict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}
	:let adict = onedict
	:let adict['a'] = 11
	:echo onedict['a']
	11

Two Dictionaries compare equal if all the key-value pairs compare equal.  For
more info see |list-identity|.

Dictionary modification ~
							*dict-modification*
To change an already existing entry of a Dictionary, or to add a new entry,
use |:let| this way: >
	:let dict[4] = "four"
	:let dict['one'] = item

Removing an entry from a Dictionary is done with |remove()| or |:unlet|.
Three ways to remove the entry with key "aaa" from dict: >
	:let i = remove(dict, 'aaa')
	:unlet dict.aaa
	:unlet dict['aaa']

Merging a Dictionary with another is done with |extend()|: >
	:call extend(adict, bdict)
This extends adict with all entries from bdict.  Duplicate keys cause entries
in adict to be overwritten.  An optional third argument can change this.
Note that the order of entries in a Dictionary is irrelevant, thus don't
expect ":echo adict" to show the items from bdict after the older entries in
adict.

Weeding out entries from a Dictionary can be done with |filter()|: >
	:call filter(dict, 'v:val =~ "x"')
This removes all entries from "dict" with a value not matching 'x'.

Dictionary function ~
				*Dictionary-function* *self* *E725* *E862*
When a function is defined with the "dict" attribute it can be used in a
special way with a dictionary.  Example: >
	:function Mylen() dict
	:   return len(self.data)
	:endfunction
	:let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3], 'len': function("Mylen")}
	:echo mydict.len()

This is like a method in object oriented programming.  The entry in the
Dictionary is a |Funcref|.  The local variable "self" refers to the dictionary
the function was invoked from.

It is also possible to add a function without the "dict" attribute as a
Funcref to a Dictionary, but the "self" variable is not available then.

*numbered-function* *anonymous-function*
To avoid the extra name for the function it can be defined and directly
assigned to a Dictionary in this way: >
	:let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3]}
	:function mydict.len()
	:   return len(self.data)
	:endfunction
	:echo mydict.len()

It is not necessary to use the "dict" attribute for a numbered function.

If you get an error for a numbered function, you can find out what it is with
a trick.  Assuming the function is 42, the command is: >
	:function {42}

Functions for Dictionaries ~
							*E715*
Functions that can be used with a Dictionary: >
	:if has_key(dict, 'foo')	" TRUE if dict has entry with key "foo"
	:if empty(dict)			" TRUE if dict is empty
	:let l = len(dict)		" number of items in dict
	:let big = max(dict)		" maximum value in dict
	:let small = min(dict)		" minimum value in dict
	:let xs = count(dict, 'x')	" count nr of times 'x' appears in dict
	:let s = string(dict)		" String representation of dict
	:call map(dict, '">> " . v:val')  " prepend ">> " to each item

1.5 More about variables ~
							*more-variables*
If you need to know the type of a variable or expression, use the |type()|
function.

When the '!' flag is included in the 'viminfo' option, global variables that
start with an uppercase letter, and don't contain a lowercase letter, are
stored in the viminfo file |viminfo-file|.

When the 'sessionoptions' option contains "global", global variables that
start with an uppercase letter and contain at least one lowercase letter are
stored in the session file |session-file|.

variable name		can be stored where ~
my_var_6		not
My_Var_6		session file
MY_VAR_6		viminfo file

It's possible to form a variable name with curly braces, see
|curly-braces-names|.

==============================================================================
2. Expression syntax					*expression-syntax*

Expression syntax summary, from least to most significant:

|expr1|	expr2
	expr2 ? expr1 : expr1	if-then-else

|expr2|	expr3
	expr3 || expr3 ..	logical OR

|expr3|	expr4
	expr4 && expr4 ..	logical AND

|expr4|	expr5
	expr5 == expr5		equal
	expr5 != expr5		not equal
	expr5 >	 expr5		greater than
	expr5 >= expr5		greater than or equal
	expr5 <	 expr5		smaller than
	expr5 <= expr5		smaller than or equal
	expr5 =~ expr5		regexp matches
	expr5 !~ expr5		regexp doesn't match

expr5 ==? expr5		equal, ignoring case
	expr5 ==# expr5		equal, match case
	etc.			As above, append ? for ignoring case, # for
				matching case

expr5 is expr5		same |List| instance
	expr5 isnot expr5	different |List| instance

|expr5|	expr6
	expr6 +	 expr6 ..	number addition or list concatenation
	expr6 -	 expr6 ..	number subtraction
	expr6 .	 expr6 ..	string concatenation

|expr6|	expr7
	expr7 *	 expr7 ..	number multiplication
	expr7 /	 expr7 ..	number division
	expr7 %	 expr7 ..	number modulo

|expr7|	expr8
	! expr7			logical NOT
	- expr7			unary minus
	+ expr7			unary plus

|expr9|	number			number constant
	"string"		string constant, backslash is special
	'string'		string constant, ' is doubled
	[expr1, ...]		|List|
	{expr1: expr1, ...}	|Dictionary|
	&option			option value
	(expr1)			nested expression
	variable		internal variable
	va{ria}ble		internal variable with curly braces
	$VAR			environment variable
	@r			contents of register 'r'
	function(expr1, ...)	function call
	func{ti}on(expr1, ...)	function call with curly braces
	{args -> expr1}		lambda expression

".." indicates that the operations in this level can be concatenated.
Example: >
	&nu || &list && &shell == "csh"

All expressions within one level are parsed from left to right.

expr1							*expr1* *E109*
-----

expr2 ? expr1 : expr1

The expression before the '?' is evaluated to a number.  If it evaluates to
|TRUE|, the result is the value of the expression between the '?' and ':',
otherwise the result is the value of the expression after the ':'.
Example: >
	:echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum

Since the first expression is an "expr2", it cannot contain another ?:.  The
other two expressions can, thus allow for recursive use of ?:.
Example: >
	:echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum == 1000 ? "last" : lnum

To keep this readable, using |line-continuation| is suggested: >
	:echo lnum == 1
	:\	? "top"
	:\	: lnum == 1000
	:\		? "last"
	:\		: lnum

You should always put a space before the ':', otherwise it can be mistaken for
use in a variable such as "a:1".

expr2 and expr3						*expr2* *expr3*
---------------

expr3 || expr3 ..	logical OR		*expr-barbar*
expr4 && expr4 ..	logical AND		*expr-&&*

The "||" and "&&" operators take one argument on each side.  The arguments
are (converted to) Numbers.  The result is:

input			 output ~
n1	n2		n1 || n2	n1 && n2 ~
|FALSE|	|FALSE|		|FALSE|		|FALSE|
|FALSE|	|TRUE|		|TRUE|		|FALSE|
|TRUE|	|FALSE|		|TRUE|		|FALSE|
|TRUE|	|TRUE|		|TRUE|		|TRUE|

The operators can be concatenated, for example: >

&nu || &list && &shell == "csh"

Note that "&&" takes precedence over "||", so this has the meaning of: >

&nu || (&list && &shell == "csh")

Once the result is known, the expression "short-circuits", that is, further
arguments are not evaluated.  This is like what happens in C.  For example: >

let a = 1
	echo a || b

This is valid even if there is no variable called "b" because "a" is |TRUE|,
so the result must be |TRUE|.  Similarly below: >

echo exists("b") && b == "yes"

This is valid whether "b" has been defined or not.  The second clause will
only be evaluated if "b" has been defined.

expr4							*expr4*
-----

expr5 {cmp} expr5

Compare two expr5 expressions, resulting in a 0 if it evaluates to false, or 1
if it evaluates to true.

*expr-==*  *expr-!=*  *expr->*	 *expr->=*
			*expr-<*   *expr-<=*  *expr-=~*  *expr-!~*
			*expr-==#* *expr-!=#* *expr->#*  *expr->=#*
			*expr-<#*  *expr-<=#* *expr-=~#* *expr-!~#*
			*expr-==?* *expr-!=?* *expr->?*  *expr->=?*
			*expr-<?*  *expr-<=?* *expr-=~?* *expr-!~?*
			*expr-is* *expr-isnot* *expr-is#* *expr-isnot#*
			*expr-is?* *expr-isnot?*
		use 'ignorecase'    match case	   ignore case ~
equal			==		==#		==?
not equal		!=		!=#		!=?
greater than		>		>#		>?
greater than or equal	>=		>=#		>=?
smaller than		<		<#		<?
smaller than or equal	<=		<=#		<=?
regexp matches		=~		=~#		=~?
regexp doesn't match	!~		!~#		!~?
same instance		is		is#		is?
different instance	isnot		isnot#		isnot?

Examples:
"abc" ==# "Abc"	  evaluates to 0
"abc" ==? "Abc"	  evaluates to 1
"abc" == "Abc"	  evaluates to 1 if 'ignorecase' is set, 0 otherwise

*E691* *E692*
A |List| can only be compared with a |List| and only "equal", "not equal",
"is" and "isnot" can be used.  This compares the values of the list,
recursively.  Ignoring case means case is ignored when comparing item values.

*E694*
A |Funcref| can only be compared with a |Funcref| and only "equal", "not
equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used.  Case is never ignored.  Whether
arguments or a Dictionary are bound (with a partial) matters.  The
Dictionaries must also be equal (or the same, in case of "is") and the
arguments must be equal (or the same).

To compare Funcrefs to see if they refer to the same function, ignoring bound
Dictionary and arguments, use |get()| to get the function name: >
	if get(Part1, 'name') == get(Part2, 'name')
	   " Part1 and Part2 refer to the same function

When comparing a String with a Number, the String is converted to a Number,
and the comparison is done on Numbers.  This means that: >
	echo 0 == 'x'
	1
because 'x' converted to a Number is zero.  However: >
	echo [0] == ['x']
	0
Inside a List or Dictionary this conversion is not used.

When comparing two Strings, this is done with strcmp() or stricmp().  This
results in the mathematical difference (comparing byte values), not
necessarily the alphabetical difference in the local language.

When using the operators with a trailing '#', or the short version and
'ignorecase' is off, the comparing is done with strcmp(): case matters.

When using the operators with a trailing '?', or the short version and
'ignorecase' is set, the comparing is done with stricmp(): case is ignored.

'smartcase' is not used.

The "=~" and "!~" operators match the lefthand argument with the righthand
argument, which is used as a pattern.  See |pattern| for what a pattern is.
This matching is always done like 'magic' was set and 'cpoptions' is empty, no
matter what the actual value of 'magic' or 'cpoptions' is.  This makes scripts
portable.  To avoid backslashes in the regexp pattern to be doubled, use a
single-quote string, see |literal-string|.
Since a string is considered to be a single line, a multi-line pattern
(containing \n, backslash-n) will not match.  However, a literal NL character
can be matched like an ordinary character.  Examples:
	"foo\nbar" =~ "\n"	evaluates to 1
	"foo\nbar" =~ "\\n"	evaluates to 0

expr5 and expr6						*expr5* *expr6*
---------------
expr6 +	 expr6 ..	Number addition or |List| concatenation	*expr-+*
expr6 -	 expr6 ..	Number subtraction			*expr--*
expr6 .	 expr6 ..	String concatenation			*expr-.*

For |Lists| only "+" is possible and then both expr6 must be a list.  The
result is a new list with the two lists Concatenated.

expr7 *	 expr7 ..	Number multiplication			*expr-star*
expr7 /	 expr7 ..	Number division				*expr-/*
expr7 %	 expr7 ..	Number modulo				*expr-%*

For all, except ".", Strings are converted to Numbers.
For bitwise operators see |and()|, |or()| and |xor()|.

Note the difference between "+" and ".":
	"123" + "456" = 579
	"123" . "456" = "123456"

Since '.' has the same precedence as '+' and '-', you need to read: >
	1 . 90 + 90.0
As: >
	(1 . 90) + 90.0
That works, since the String "190" is automatically converted to the Number
190, which can be added to the Float 90.0.  However: >
	1 . 90 * 90.0
Should be read as: >
	1 . (90 * 90.0)
Since '.' has lower precedence than '*'.  This does NOT work, since this
attempts to concatenate a Float and a String.

When dividing a Number by zero the result depends on the value:
	  0 / 0  = -0x80000000	(like NaN for Float)
	 >0 / 0  =  0x7fffffff	(like positive infinity)
	 <0 / 0  = -0x7fffffff	(like negative infinity)
	(before Vim 7.2 it was always 0x7fffffff)

When 64-bit Number support is enabled:
	  0 / 0  = -0x8000000000000000	(like NaN for Float)
	 >0 / 0  =  0x7fffffffffffffff	(like positive infinity)
	 <0 / 0  = -0x7fffffffffffffff	(like negative infinity)

When the righthand side of '%' is zero, the result is 0.

None of these work for |Funcref|s.

. and % do not work for Float. *E804*

expr7							*expr7*
-----
! expr7			logical NOT		*expr-!*
- expr7			unary minus		*expr-unary--*
+ expr7			unary plus		*expr-unary-+*

A String will be converted to a Number first.

These three can be repeated and mixed.  Examples:
	!-1	    == 0
	!!8	    == 1
	--9	    == 9

expr8							*expr8*
-----
expr8[expr1]		item of String or |List|	*expr-[]* *E111*
							*E909* *subscript*
If expr8 is a Number or String this results in a String that contains the
expr1'th single byte from expr8.  expr8 is used as a String, expr1 as a
Number.  This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see `byteidx()` for
an alternative, or use `split()` to turn the string into a list of characters.

Index zero gives the first byte.  This is like it works in C.  Careful:
text column numbers start with one!  Example, to get the byte under the
cursor: >
	:let c = getline(".")[col(".") - 1]

If the length of the String is less than the index, the result is an empty
String.  A negative index always results in an empty string (reason: backward
compatibility).  Use [-1:] to get the last byte.

If expr8 is a |List| then it results the item at index expr1.  See |list-index|
for possible index values.  If the index is out of range this results in an
error.  Example: >
	:let item = mylist[-1]		" get last item

expr8[expr1a : expr1b]	substring or sublist		*expr-[:]*

If expr8 is a Number or String this results in the substring with the bytes
from expr1a to and including expr1b.  expr8 is used as a String, expr1a and
expr1b are used as a Number.  This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see
|byteidx()| for computing the indexes.

If expr1a is omitted zero is used.  If expr1b is omitted the length of the
string minus one is used.

A negative number can be used to measure from the end of the string.  -1 is
the last character, -2 the last but one, etc.

If an index goes out of range for the string characters are omitted.  If
expr1b is smaller than expr1a the result is an empty string.

Examples: >
	:let c = name[-1:]		" last byte of a string
	:let c = name[-2:-2]		" last but one byte of a string
	:let s = line(".")[4:]		" from the fifth byte to the end
	:let s = s[:-3]			" remove last two bytes
<
							*slice*
If expr8 is a |List| this results in a new |List| with the items indicated by
the indexes expr1a and expr1b.  This works like with a String, as explained
just above. Also see |sublist| below.  Examples: >
	:let l = mylist[:3]		" first four items
	:let l = mylist[4:4]		" List with one item
	:let l = mylist[:]		" shallow copy of a List

Using expr8[expr1] or expr8[expr1a : expr1b] on a |Funcref| results in an
error.

Watch out for confusion between a namespace and a variable followed by a colon
for a sublist: >
	mylist[n:]     " uses variable n
	mylist[s:]     " uses namespace s:, error!

expr8.name		entry in a |Dictionary|		*expr-entry*

If expr8 is a |Dictionary| and it is followed by a dot, then the following
name will be used as a key in the |Dictionary|.  This is just like:
expr8[name].

The name must consist of alphanumeric characters, just like a variable name,
but it may start with a number.  Curly braces cannot be used.

There must not be white space before or after the dot.

Examples: >
	:let dict = {"one": 1, 2: "two"}
	:echo dict.one
	:echo dict .2

Note that the dot is also used for String concatenation.  To avoid confusion
always put spaces around the dot for String concatenation.

expr8(expr1, ...)	|Funcref| function call

When expr8 is a |Funcref| type variable, invoke the function it refers to.

*expr9*
number
------
number			number constant			*expr-number*
				*hex-number* *octal-number* *binary-number*

Decimal, Hexadecimal (starting with 0x or 0X), Binary (starting with 0b or 0B)
and Octal (starting with 0).

*floating-point-format*
Floating point numbers can be written in two forms:

[-+]{N}.{M}
	[-+]{N}.{M}[eE][-+]{exp}

{N} and {M} are numbers.  Both {N} and {M} must be present and can only
contain digits.
[-+] means there is an optional plus or minus sign.
{exp} is the exponent, power of 10.
Only a decimal point is accepted, not a comma.  No matter what the current
locale is.
{only when compiled with the |+float| feature}

Examples:
	123.456
	+0.0001
	55.0
	-0.123
	1.234e03
	1.0E-6
	-3.1416e+88

These are INVALID:
	3.		empty {M}
	1e40		missing .{M}

*float-pi* *float-e*
A few useful values to copy&paste: >
	:let pi = 3.14159265359
	:let e  = 2.71828182846

Rationale:
Before floating point was introduced, the text "123.456" was interpreted as
the two numbers "123" and "456", both converted to a string and concatenated,
resulting in the string "123456".  Since this was considered pointless, and we
could not find it intentionally being used in Vim scripts, this backwards
incompatibility was accepted in favor of being able to use the normal notation
for floating point numbers.

*floating-point-precision*
The precision and range of floating points numbers depends on what "double"
means in the library Vim was compiled with.  There is no way to change this at
runtime.

The default for displaying a |Float| is to use 6 decimal places, like using
printf("%g", f).  You can select something else when using the |printf()|
function.  Example: >
	:echo printf('%.15e', atan(1))
<	7.853981633974483e-01

string					*string* *String* *expr-string* *E114*
------
"string"		string constant		*expr-quote*

Note that double quotes are used.

A string constant accepts these special characters:
\...	three-digit octal number (e.g., "\316")
\..	two-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit)
\.	one-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit)
\x..	byte specified with two hex numbers (e.g., "\x1f")
\x.	byte specified with one hex number (must be followed by non-hex char)
\X..	same as \x..
\X.	same as \x.
\u....	character specified with up to 4 hex numbers, stored according to the
	current value of 'encoding' (e.g., "\u02a4")
\U....	same as \u but allows up to 8 hex numbers.
\b	backspace <BS>
\e	escape <Esc>
\f	formfeed <FF>
\n	newline <NL>
\r	return <CR>
\t	tab <Tab>
\\	backslash
\"	double quote
\<xxx>	Special key named "xxx".  e.g. "\<C-W>" for CTRL-W.  This is for use
	in mappings, the 0x80 byte is escaped.
	To use the double quote character it must be escaped: "<M-\">".
	Don't use <Char-xxxx> to get a utf-8 character, use \uxxxx as
	mentioned above.

Note that "\xff" is stored as the byte 255, which may be invalid in some
encodings.  Use "\u00ff" to store character 255 according to the current value
of 'encoding'.

Note that "\000" and "\x00" force the end of the string.

literal-string						*literal-string* *E115*
---------------
'string'		string constant			*expr-'*

Note that single quotes are used.

This string is taken as it is.  No backslashes are removed or have a special
meaning.  The only exception is that two quotes stand for one quote.

Single quoted strings are useful for patterns, so that backslashes do not need
to be doubled.  These two commands are equivalent: >
	if a =~ "\\s*"
	if a =~ '\s*'

option						*expr-option* *E112* *E113*
------
&option			option value, local value if possible
&g:option		global option value
&l:option		local option value

Examples: >
	echo "tabstop is " . &tabstop
	if &insertmode

Any option name can be used here.  See |options|.  When using the local value
and there is no buffer-local or window-local value, the global value is used
anyway.

The result is the contents of the named register, as a single string.
Newlines are inserted where required.  To get the contents of the unnamed
register use @" or @@.  See |registers| for an explanation of the available
registers.

When using the '=' register you get the expression itself, not what it
evaluates to.  Use |eval()| to evaluate it.

nesting							*expr-nesting* *E110*
-------
(expr1)			nested expression

environment variable					*expr-env*
--------------------
$VAR			environment variable

The String value of any environment variable.  When it is not defined, the
result is an empty string.
						*expr-env-expand*
Note that there is a difference between using $VAR directly and using
expand("$VAR").  Using it directly will only expand environment variables that
are known inside the current Vim session.  Using expand() will first try using
the environment variables known inside the current Vim session.  If that
fails, a shell will be used to expand the variable.  This can be slow, but it
does expand all variables that the shell knows about.  Example: >
	:echo $shell
	:echo expand("$shell")
The first one probably doesn't echo anything, the second echoes the $shell
variable (if your shell supports it).

internal variable					*expr-variable*
-----------------
variable		internal variable
See below |internal-variables|.

function call		*expr-function* *E116* *E118* *E119* *E120*
-------------
function(expr1, ...)	function call
See below |functions|.

lambda expression				*expr-lambda* *lambda*
-----------------
{args -> expr1}		lambda expression

A lambda expression creates a new unnamed function which returns the result of
evaluating |expr1|.  Lambda expressions differ from |user-functions| in
the following ways:

1. The body of the lambda expression is an |expr1| and not a sequence of |Ex|
   commands.
2. The prefix "a:" should not be used for arguments.  E.g.: >
	:let F = {arg1, arg2 -> arg1 - arg2}
	:echo F(5, 2)
<	3

The arguments are optional.  Example: >
	:let F = {-> 'error function'}
	:echo F()
<	error function
							*closure*
Lambda expressions can access outer scope variables and arguments.  This is
often called a closure.  Example where "i" and "a:arg" are used in a lambda
while they already exist in the function scope.  They remain valid even after
the function returns: >
	:function Foo(arg)
	:  let i = 3
	:  return {x -> x + i - a:arg}
	:endfunction
	:let Bar = Foo(4)
	:echo Bar(6)
<	5

Note that the variables must exist in the outer scope before the lamba is
defined for this to work.  See also |:func-closure|.

Lambda and closure support can be checked with: >
	if has('lambda')

Examples for using a lambda expression with |sort()|, |map()| and |filter()|: >
	:echo map([1, 2, 3], {idx, val -> val + 1})
<	[2, 3, 4] >
	:echo sort([3,7,2,1,4], {a, b -> a - b})
<	[1, 2, 3, 4, 7]

The lambda expression is also useful for Channel, Job and timer: >
	:let timer = timer_start(500,
			\ {-> execute("echo 'Handler called'", "")},
			\ {'repeat': 3})
<	Handler called
	Handler called
	Handler called

Note how execute() is used to execute an Ex command.  That's ugly though.

Lambda expressions have internal names like '<lambda>42'.  If you get an error
for a lambda expression, you can find what it is with the following command: >
	:function {'<lambda>42'}
See also: |numbered-function|

==============================================================================
3. Internal variable				*internal-variables* *E461*

An internal variable name can be made up of letters, digits and '_'.  But it
cannot start with a digit.  It's also possible to use curly braces, see
|curly-braces-names|.

An internal variable is created with the ":let" command |:let|.
An internal variable is explicitly destroyed with the ":unlet" command
|:unlet|.
Using a name that is not an internal variable or refers to a variable that has
been destroyed results in an error.

There are several name spaces for variables.  Which one is to be used is
specified by what is prepended:

The scope name by itself can be used as a |Dictionary|.  For example, to
delete all script-local variables: >
	:for k in keys(s:)
	:    unlet s:[k]
	:endfor
<
						*buffer-variable* *b:var* *b:*
A variable name that is preceded with "b:" is local to the current buffer.
Thus you can have several "b:foo" variables, one for each buffer.
This kind of variable is deleted when the buffer is wiped out or deleted with
|:bdelete|.

One local buffer variable is predefined:
					*b:changedtick* *changetick*
b:changedtick	The total number of changes to the current buffer.  It is
		incremented for each change.  An undo command is also a change
		in this case.  This can be used to perform an action only when
		the buffer has changed.  Example: >
		    :if my_changedtick != b:changedtick
		    :	let my_changedtick = b:changedtick
		    :	call My_Update()
		    :endif
<		You cannot change or delete the b:changedtick variable.

*window-variable* *w:var* *w:*
A variable name that is preceded with "w:" is local to the current window.  It
is deleted when the window is closed.

*tabpage-variable* *t:var* *t:*
A variable name that is preceded with "t:" is local to the current tab page,
It is deleted when the tab page is closed. {not available when compiled
without the |+windows| feature}

*global-variable* *g:var* *g:*
Inside functions global variables are accessed with "g:".  Omitting this will
access a variable local to a function.  But "g:" can also be used in any other
place if you like.

*local-variable* *l:var* *l:*
Inside functions local variables are accessed without prepending anything.
But you can also prepend "l:" if you like.  However, without prepending "l:"
you may run into reserved variable names.  For example "count".  By itself it
refers to "v:count".  Using "l:count" you can have a local variable with the
same name.

*script-variable* *s:var*
In a Vim script variables starting with "s:" can be used.  They cannot be
accessed from outside of the scripts, thus are local to the script.

They can be used in:
- commands executed while the script is sourced
- functions defined in the script
- autocommands defined in the script
- functions and autocommands defined in functions and autocommands which were
  defined in the script (recursively)
- user defined commands defined in the script
Thus not in:
- other scripts sourced from this one
- mappings
- menus
- etc.

Script variables can be used to avoid conflicts with global variable names.
Take this example: >

let s:counter = 0
	function MyCounter()
	  let s:counter = s:counter + 1
	  echo s:counter
	endfunction
	command Tick call MyCounter()

You can now invoke "Tick" from any script, and the "s:counter" variable in
that script will not be changed, only the "s:counter" in the script where
"Tick" was defined is used.

Another example that does the same: >

let s:counter = 0
	command Tick let s:counter = s:counter + 1 | echo s:counter

When calling a function and invoking a user-defined command, the context for
script variables is set to the script where the function or command was
defined.

The script variables are also available when a function is defined inside a
function that is defined in a script.  Example: >

let s:counter = 0
	function StartCounting(incr)
	  if a:incr
	    function MyCounter()
	      let s:counter = s:counter + 1
	    endfunction
	  else
	    function MyCounter()
	      let s:counter = s:counter - 1
	    endfunction
	  endif
	endfunction

This defines the MyCounter() function either for counting up or counting down
when calling StartCounting().  It doesn't matter from where StartCounting() is
called, the s:counter variable will be accessible in MyCounter().

When the same script is sourced again it will use the same script variables.
They will remain valid as long as Vim is running.  This can be used to
maintain a counter: >

if !exists("s:counter")
	  let s:counter = 1
	  echo "script executed for the first time"
	else
	  let s:counter = s:counter + 1
	  echo "script executed " . s:counter . " times now"
	endif

Note that this means that filetype plugins don't get a different set of script
variables for each buffer.  Use local buffer variables instead |b:var|.

Predefined Vim variables:			*vim-variable* *v:var* *v:*

*v:beval_col* *beval_col-variable*
v:beval_col	The number of the column, over which the mouse pointer is.
		This is the byte index in the |v:beval_lnum| line.
		Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.

*v:beval_bufnr* *beval_bufnr-variable*
v:beval_bufnr	The number of the buffer, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
		valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.

*v:beval_lnum* *beval_lnum-variable*
v:beval_lnum	The number of the line, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
		valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.

*v:beval_text* *beval_text-variable*
v:beval_text	The text under or after the mouse pointer.  Usually a word as
		it is useful for debugging a C program.  'iskeyword' applies,
		but a dot and "->" before the position is included.  When on a
		']' the text before it is used, including the matching '[' and
		word before it.  When on a Visual area within one line the
		highlighted text is used.  Also see |<cexpr>|.
		Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.

*v:beval_winnr* *beval_winnr-variable*
v:beval_winnr	The number of the window, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
		valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.  The first
		window has number zero (unlike most other places where a
		window gets a number).

*v:beval_winid* *beval_winid-variable*
v:beval_winid	The |window-ID| of the window, over which the mouse pointer
		is.  Otherwise like v:beval_winnr.

*v:charconvert_from* *charconvert_from-variable*
v:charconvert_from
		The name of the character encoding of a file to be converted.
		Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option.

*v:charconvert_to* *charconvert_to-variable*
v:charconvert_to
		The name of the character encoding of a file after conversion.
		Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option.

*v:cmdarg* *cmdarg-variable*
v:cmdarg	This variable is used for two purposes:
		1. The extra arguments given to a file read/write command.
		   Currently these are "++enc=" and "++ff=".  This variable is
		   set before an autocommand event for a file read/write
		   command is triggered.  There is a leading space to make it
		   possible to append this variable directly after the
		   read/write command.  Note: The "+cmd" argument isn't
		   included here, because it will be executed anyway.
		2. When printing a PostScript file with ":hardcopy" this is
		   the argument for the ":hardcopy" command.  This can be used
		   in 'printexpr'.

*v:cmdbang* *cmdbang-variable*
v:cmdbang	Set like v:cmdarg for a file read/write command.  When a "!"
		was used the value is 1, otherwise it is 0.  Note that this
		can only be used in autocommands.  For user commands |<bang>|
		can be used.

*v:count* *count-variable*
v:count		The count given for the last Normal mode command.  Can be used
		to get the count before a mapping.  Read-only.  Example: >
	:map _x :<C-U>echo "the count is " . v:count<CR>
<		Note: The <C-U> is required to remove the line range that you
		get when typing ':' after a count.
		When there are two counts, as in "3d2w", they are multiplied,
		just like what happens in the command, "d6w" for the example.
		Also used for evaluating the 'formatexpr' option.
		"count" also works, for backwards compatibility.

*v:count1* *count1-variable*
v:count1	Just like "v:count", but defaults to one when no count is
		used.

*v:ctype* *ctype-variable*
v:ctype		The current locale setting for characters of the runtime
		environment.  This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
		current locale encoding.  Technical: it's the value of
		LC_CTYPE.  When not using a locale the value is "C".
		This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
		command.
		See |multi-lang|.

*v:dying* *dying-variable*
v:dying		Normally zero.  When a deadly signal is caught it's set to
		one.  When multiple signals are caught the number increases.
		Can be used in an autocommand to check if Vim didn't
		terminate normally. {only works on Unix}
		Example: >
	:au VimLeave * if v:dying | echo "\nAAAAaaaarrrggghhhh!!!\n" | endif
<		Note: if another deadly signal is caught when v:dying is one,
		VimLeave autocommands will not be executed.

*v:errmsg* *errmsg-variable*
v:errmsg	Last given error message.  It's allowed to set this variable.
		Example: >
	:let v:errmsg = ""
	:silent! next
	:if v:errmsg != ""
	:  ... handle error
<		"errmsg" also works, for backwards compatibility.

*v:errors* *errors-variable*
v:errors	Errors found by assert functions, such as |assert_true()|.
		This is a list of strings.
		The assert functions append an item when an assert fails.
		To remove old results make it empty: >
	:let v:errors = []
<		If v:errors is set to anything but a list it is made an empty
		list by the assert function.

*v:exception* *exception-variable*
v:exception	The value of the exception most recently caught and not
		finished.  See also |v:throwpoint| and |throw-variables|.
		Example: >
	:try
	:  throw "oops"
	:catch /.*/
	:  echo "caught" v:exception
	:endtry
<		Output: "caught oops".

*v:false* *false-variable*
v:false		A Number with value zero. Used to put "false" in JSON.  See
		|json_encode()|.
		When used as a string this evaluates to "v:false". >
			echo v:false
<			v:false ~
		That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
		value.  Read-only.

*v:fcs_reason* *fcs_reason-variable*
v:fcs_reason	The reason why the |FileChangedShell| event was triggered.
		Can be used in an autocommand to decide what to do and/or what
		to set v:fcs_choice to.  Possible values:
			deleted		file no longer exists
			conflict	file contents, mode or timestamp was
					changed and buffer is modified
			changed		file contents has changed
			mode		mode of file changed
			time		only file timestamp changed

*v:fcs_choice* *fcs_choice-variable*
v:fcs_choice	What should happen after a |FileChangedShell| event was
		triggered.  Can be used in an autocommand to tell Vim what to
		do with the affected buffer:
			reload		Reload the buffer (does not work if
					the file was deleted).
			ask		Ask the user what to do, as if there
					was no autocommand.  Except that when
					only the timestamp changed nothing
					will happen.
			<empty>		Nothing, the autocommand should do
					everything that needs to be done.
		The default is empty.  If another (invalid) value is used then
		Vim behaves like it is empty, there is no warning message.

*v:fname_in* *fname_in-variable*
v:fname_in	The name of the input file.  Valid while evaluating:
			option		used for ~
			'charconvert'	file to be converted
			'diffexpr'	original file
			'patchexpr'	original file
			'printexpr'	file to be printed
		And set to the swap file name for |SwapExists|.

*v:fname_out* *fname_out-variable*
v:fname_out	The name of the output file.  Only valid while
		evaluating:
			option		used for ~
			'charconvert'	resulting converted file (*)
			'diffexpr'	output of diff
			'patchexpr'	resulting patched file
		(*) When doing conversion for a write command (e.g., ":w
		file") it will be equal to v:fname_in.  When doing conversion
		for a read command (e.g., ":e file") it will be a temporary
		file and different from v:fname_in.

*v:fname_new* *fname_new-variable*
v:fname_new	The name of the new version of the file.  Only valid while
		evaluating 'diffexpr'.

*v:fname_diff* *fname_diff-variable*
v:fname_diff	The name of the diff (patch) file.  Only valid while
		evaluating 'patchexpr'.

*v:folddashes* *folddashes-variable*
v:folddashes	Used for 'foldtext': dashes representing foldlevel of a closed
		fold.
		Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|

*v:foldlevel* *foldlevel-variable*
v:foldlevel	Used for 'foldtext': foldlevel of closed fold.
		Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|

*v:foldend* *foldend-variable*
v:foldend	Used for 'foldtext': last line of closed fold.
		Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|

*v:foldstart* *foldstart-variable*
v:foldstart	Used for 'foldtext': first line of closed fold.
		Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|

*v:hlsearch* *hlsearch-variable*
v:hlsearch	Variable that indicates whether search highlighting is on.
		Setting it makes sense only if 'hlsearch' is enabled which
		requires |+extra_search|. Setting this variable to zero acts
		like the |:nohlsearch| command, setting it to one acts like >
			let &hlsearch = &hlsearch
<		Note that the value is restored when returning from a
		function. |function-search-undo|.

*v:insertmode* *insertmode-variable*
v:insertmode	Used for the |InsertEnter| and |InsertChange| autocommand
		events.  Values:
			i	Insert mode
			r	Replace mode
			v	Virtual Replace mode

*v:lang* *lang-variable*
v:lang		The current locale setting for messages of the runtime
		environment.  This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
		current language.  Technical: it's the value of LC_MESSAGES.
		The value is system dependent.
		This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
		command.
		It can be different from |v:ctype| when messages are desired
		in a different language than what is used for character
		encoding.  See |multi-lang|.

*v:lc_time* *lc_time-variable*
v:lc_time	The current locale setting for time messages of the runtime
		environment.  This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
		current language.  Technical: it's the value of LC_TIME.
		This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
		command.  See |multi-lang|.

*v:lnum* *lnum-variable*
v:lnum		Line number for the 'foldexpr' |fold-expr|, 'formatexpr' and
		'indentexpr' expressions, tab page number for 'guitablabel'
		and 'guitabtooltip'.  Only valid while one of these
		expressions is being evaluated.  Read-only when in the
		|sandbox|.

*v:mouse_win* *mouse_win-variable*
v:mouse_win	Window number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
		First window has number 1, like with |winnr()|.  The value is
		zero when there was no mouse button click.

*v:mouse_winid* *mouse_winid-variable*
v:mouse_winid	Window ID for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
		The value is zero when there was no mouse button click.

*v:mouse_lnum* *mouse_lnum-variable*
v:mouse_lnum	Line number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
		This is the text line number, not the screen line number.  The
		value is zero when there was no mouse button click.

*v:mouse_col* *mouse_col-variable*
v:mouse_col	Column number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
		This is the screen column number, like with |virtcol()|.  The
		value is zero when there was no mouse button click.

*v:none* *none-variable*
v:none		An empty String. Used to put an empty item in JSON.  See
		|json_encode()|.
		When used as a number this evaluates to zero.
		When used as a string this evaluates to "v:none". >
			echo v:none
<			v:none ~
		That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
		value.  Read-only.

*v:null* *null-variable*
v:null		An empty String. Used to put "null" in JSON.  See
		|json_encode()|.
		When used as a number this evaluates to zero.
		When used as a string this evaluates to "v:null". >
			echo v:null
<			v:null ~
		That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
		value.  Read-only.

*v:oldfiles* *oldfiles-variable*
v:oldfiles	List of file names that is loaded from the |viminfo| file on
		startup.  These are the files that Vim remembers marks for.
		The length of the List is limited by the ' argument of the
		'viminfo' option (default is 100).
		When the |viminfo| file is not used the List is empty.
		Also see |:oldfiles| and |c_#<|.
		The List can be modified, but this has no effect on what is
		stored in the |viminfo| file later.  If you use values other
		than String this will cause trouble.
		{only when compiled with the |+viminfo| feature}

*v:option_new*
v:option_new    New value of the option. Valid while executing an |OptionSet|
		autocommand.
						    *v:option_old*
v:option_old    Old value of the option. Valid while executing an |OptionSet|
		autocommand.
						    *v:option_type*
v:option_type   Scope of the set command. Valid while executing an
		|OptionSet| autocommand. Can be either "global" or "local"
					*v:operator* *operator-variable*
v:operator	The last operator given in Normal mode.  This is a single
		character except for commands starting with <g> or <z>,
		in which case it is two characters.  Best used alongside
		|v:prevcount| and |v:register|.  Useful if you want to cancel
		Operator-pending mode and then use the operator, e.g.: >
			:omap O <Esc>:call MyMotion(v:operator)<CR>
<		The value remains set until another operator is entered, thus
		don't expect it to be empty.
		v:operator is not set for |:delete|, |:yank| or other Ex
		commands.
		Read-only.

*v:prevcount* *prevcount-variable*
v:prevcount	The count given for the last but one Normal mode command.
		This is the v:count value of the previous command.  Useful if
		you want to cancel Visual or Operator-pending mode and then
		use the count, e.g.: >
			:vmap % <Esc>:call MyFilter(v:prevcount)<CR>
<		Read-only.

*v:profiling* *profiling-variable*
v:profiling	Normally zero.  Set to one after using ":profile start".
		See |profiling|.

*v:progname* *progname-variable*
v:progname	Contains the name (with path removed) with which Vim was
		invoked.  Allows you to do special initialisations for |view|,
		|evim| etc., or any other name you might symlink to Vim.
		Read-only.

*v:progpath* *progpath-variable*
v:progpath	Contains the command with which Vim was invoked, including the
		path.  Useful if you want to message a Vim server using a
		|--remote-expr|.
		To get the full path use: >
			echo exepath(v:progpath)
<		If the path is relative it will be expanded to the full path,
		so that it still works after `:cd`. Thus starting "./vim"
		results in "/home/user/path/to/vim/src/vim".
		On MS-Windows the executable may be called "vim.exe", but the
		".exe" is not added to v:progpath.
		Read-only.

*v:register* *register-variable*
v:register	The name of the register in effect for the current normal mode
		command (regardless of whether that command actually used a
		register).  Or for the currently executing normal mode mapping
		(use this in custom commands that take a register).
		If none is supplied it is the default register '"', unless
		'clipboard' contains "unnamed" or "unnamedplus", then it is
		'*' or '+'.
		Also see |getreg()| and |setreg()|

*v:scrollstart* *scrollstart-variable*
v:scrollstart	String describing the script or function that caused the
		screen to scroll up.  It's only set when it is empty, thus the
		first reason is remembered.  It is set to "Unknown" for a
		typed command.
		This can be used to find out why your script causes the
		hit-enter prompt.

*v:servername* *servername-variable*
v:servername	The resulting registered |client-server-name| if any.
		Read-only.

v:searchforward			*v:searchforward* *searchforward-variable*
		Search direction:  1 after a forward search, 0 after a
		backward search.  It is reset to forward when directly setting
		the last search pattern, see |quote/|.
		Note that the value is restored when returning from a
		function. |function-search-undo|.
		Read-write.

*v:shell_error* *shell_error-variable*
v:shell_error	Result of the last shell command.  When non-zero, the last
		shell command had an error.  When zero, there was no problem.
		This only works when the shell returns the error code to Vim.
		The value -1 is often used when the command could not be
		executed.  Read-only.
		Example: >
	:!mv foo bar
	:if v:shell_error
	:  echo 'could not rename "foo" to "bar"!'
	:endif
<		"shell_error" also works, for backwards compatibility.

*v:statusmsg* *statusmsg-variable*
v:statusmsg	Last given status message.  It's allowed to set this variable.

*v:swapname* *swapname-variable*
v:swapname	Only valid when executing |SwapExists| autocommands: Name of
		the swap file found.  Read-only.

*v:swapchoice* *swapchoice-variable*
v:swapchoice	|SwapExists| autocommands can set this to the selected choice
		for handling an existing swap file:
			'o'	Open read-only
			'e'	Edit anyway
			'r'	Recover
			'd'	Delete swapfile
			'q'	Quit
			'a'	Abort
		The value should be a single-character string.  An empty value
		results in the user being asked, as would happen when there is
		no SwapExists autocommand.  The default is empty.

*v:swapcommand* *swapcommand-variable*
v:swapcommand	Normal mode command to be executed after a file has been
		opened.  Can be used for a |SwapExists| autocommand to have
		another Vim open the file and jump to the right place.  For
		example, when jumping to a tag the value is ":tag tagname\r".
		For ":edit +cmd file" the value is ":cmd\r".

*v:t_TYPE* *v:t_bool* *t_bool-variable*
v:t_bool	Value of Boolean type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_channel* *t_channel-variable*
v:t_channel	Value of Channel type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_dict* *t_dict-variable*
v:t_dict	Value of Dictionary type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_float* *t_float-variable*
v:t_float	Value of Float type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_func* *t_func-variable*
v:t_func	Value of Funcref type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_job* *t_job-variable*
v:t_job		Value of Job type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_list* *t_list-variable*
v:t_list	Value of List type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_none* *t_none-variable*
v:t_none	Value of None type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_number* *t_number-variable*
v:t_number	Value of Number type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|
					*v:t_string* *t_string-variable*
v:t_string	Value of String type.  Read-only.  See: |type()|

*v:termresponse* *termresponse-variable*
v:termresponse	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RV|
		termcap entry.  It is set when Vim receives an escape sequence
		that starts with ESC [ or CSI and ends in a 'c', with only
		digits, ';' and '.' in between.
		When this option is set, the TermResponse autocommand event is
		fired, so that you can react to the response from the
		terminal.
		The response from a new xterm is: "<Esc>[ Pp ; Pv ; Pc c".  Pp
		is the terminal type: 0 for vt100 and 1 for vt220.  Pv is the
		patch level (since this was introduced in patch 95, it's
		always 95 or bigger).  Pc is always zero.
		{only when compiled with |+termresponse| feature}

*v:termblinkresp*
v:termblinkresp	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RC|
		termcap entry.  This is used to find out whether the terminal
		cursor is blinking. This is used by |term_getcursor()|.

*v:termstyleresp*
v:termstyleresp	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RS|
		termcap entry.  This is used to find out what the shape of the
		cursor is.  This is used by |term_getcursor()|.

*v:termrbgresp*
v:termrbgresp	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RB|
		termcap entry.  This is used to find out what the terminal
		background color is, see 'background'.

*v:termrfgresp*
v:termrfgresp	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RF|
		termcap entry.  This is used to find out what the terminal
		foreground color is.

*v:termu7resp*
v:termu7resp	The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_u7|
		termcap entry.  This is used to find out what the terminal
		does with ambiguous width characters, see 'ambiwidth'.

*v:testing* *testing-variable*
v:testing	Must be set before using `test_garbagecollect_now()`.
		Also, when set certain error messages won't be shown for 2
		seconds. (e.g. "'dictionary' option is empty")

*v:this_session* *this_session-variable*
v:this_session	Full filename of the last loaded or saved session file.  See
		|:mksession|.  It is allowed to set this variable.  When no
		session file has been saved, this variable is empty.
		"this_session" also works, for backwards compatibility.

*v:throwpoint* *throwpoint-variable*
v:throwpoint	The point where the exception most recently caught and not
		finished was thrown.  Not set when commands are typed.  See
		also |v:exception| and |throw-variables|.
		Example: >
	:try
	:  throw "oops"
	:catch /.*/
	:  echo "Exception from" v:throwpoint
	:endtry
<		Output: "Exception from test.vim, line 2"

*v:version* *version-variable*
v:version	Version number of Vim: Major version number times 100 plus
		minor version number.  Version 5.0 is 500.  Version 5.1 (5.01)
		is 501.  Read-only.  "version" also works, for backwards
		compatibility.
		Use |has()| to check if a certain patch was included, e.g.: >
			if has("patch-7.4.123")
<		Note that patch numbers are specific to the version, thus both
		version 5.0 and 5.1 may have a patch 123, but these are
		completely different.

*v:vim_did_enter* *vim_did_enter-variable*
v:vim_did_enter	Zero until most of startup is done.  It is set to one just
		before |VimEnter| autocommands are triggered.

*v:warningmsg* *warningmsg-variable*
v:warningmsg	Last given warning message.  It's allowed to set this variable.

*v:windowid* *windowid-variable*
v:windowid	When any X11 based GUI is running or when running in a
		terminal and Vim connects to the X server (|-X|) this will be
		set to the window ID.
		When an MS-Windows GUI is running this will be set to the
		window handle.
		Otherwise the value is zero.
		Note: for windows inside Vim use |winnr()| or |win_getid()|,
		see |window-ID|.

==============================================================================
4. Builtin Functions					*functions*

See |function-list| for a list grouped by what the function is used for.

(Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.)

USAGE				RESULT	DESCRIPTION	~

abs({expr})			Float or Number  absolute value of {expr}
acos({expr})			Float	arc cosine of {expr}
add({list}, {item})		List	append {item} to |List| {list}
and({expr}, {expr})		Number	bitwise AND
append({lnum}, {string})	Number	append {string} below line {lnum}
append({lnum}, {list})		Number	append lines {list} below line {lnum}
argc()				Number	number of files in the argument list
argidx()			Number	current index in the argument list
arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number	argument list id
argv({nr})			String	{nr} entry of the argument list
argv()				List	the argument list
assert_beeps({cmd})		none	assert {cmd} causes a beep
assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {exp} is equal to {act}
assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two})
				none	assert file contents is equal
assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {error} is in v:exception
assert_fails({cmd} [, {error}])	none	assert {cmd} fails
assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {actual} is false
assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {actual} is inside the range
assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {pat} matches {text}
assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {exp} is not equal {act}
assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
				none	assert {pat} not matches {text}
assert_report({msg})		none	report a test failure
assert_true({actual} [, {msg}])	none	assert {actual} is true
asin({expr})			Float	arc sine of {expr}
atan({expr})			Float	arc tangent of {expr}
atan2({expr1}, {expr2})		Float	arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
balloon_show({expr})		none	show {expr} inside the balloon
balloon_split({msg})		List	split {msg} as used for a balloon
browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
				String	put up a file requester
browsedir({title}, {initdir})	String	put up a directory requester
bufexists({expr})		Number	|TRUE| if buffer {expr} exists
buflisted({expr})		Number	|TRUE| if buffer {expr} is listed
bufloaded({expr})		Number	|TRUE| if buffer {expr} is loaded
bufname({expr})			String	Name of the buffer {expr}
bufnr({expr} [, {create}])	Number	Number of the buffer {expr}
bufwinid({expr})		Number	window ID of buffer {expr}
bufwinnr({expr})		Number	window number of buffer {expr}
byte2line({byte})		Number	line number at byte count {byte}
byteidx({expr}, {nr})		Number	byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr})	Number	byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
				any	call {func} with arguments {arglist}
ceil({expr})			Float	round {expr} up
ch_canread({handle})		Number	check if there is something to read
ch_close({handle})		none	close {handle}
ch_close_in({handle})		none	close in part of {handle}
ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
				any	evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
				any	evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what})	Number	get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
ch_getjob({channel})		Job	get the Job of {channel}
ch_info({handle})		String	info about channel {handle}
ch_log({msg} [, {handle}])	none	write {msg} in the channel log file
ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}])	none	start logging channel activity
ch_open({address} [, {options}])
				Channel	open a channel to {address}
ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String	read from {handle}
ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
				String	read raw from {handle}
ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
				any	send {expr} over JSON {handle}
ch_sendraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
				any	send {string} over raw {handle}
ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
				none	set options for {handle}
ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
				String	status of channel {handle}
changenr()			Number	current change number
char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}])	Number	ASCII/UTF8 value of first char in {expr}
cindent({lnum})			Number	C indent for line {lnum}
clearmatches()			none	clear all matches
col({expr})			Number	column nr of cursor or mark
complete({startcol}, {matches}) none	set Insert mode completion
complete_add({expr})		Number	add completion match
complete_check()		Number	check for key typed during completion
confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
				Number	number of choice picked by user
copy({expr})			any	make a shallow copy of {expr}
cos({expr})			Float	cosine of {expr}
cosh({expr})			Float	hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
count({list}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
				Number	count how many {expr} are in {list}
cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
				Number	checks existence of cscope connection
cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
				Number	move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
cursor({list})			Number	move cursor to position in {list}
deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}])	any	make a full copy of {expr}
delete({fname} [, {flags}])	Number	delete the file or directory {fname}
did_filetype()			Number	|TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
diff_filler({lnum})		Number	diff filler lines about {lnum}
diff_hlID({lnum}, {col})	Number	diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
empty({expr})			Number	|TRUE| if {expr} is empty
escape({string}, {chars})	String	escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
eval({string})			any	evaluate {string} into its value
eventhandler()			Number	|TRUE| if inside an event handler
executable({expr})		Number	1 if executable {expr} exists
execute({command})		String	execute {command} and get the output
exepath({expr})			String	full path of the command {expr}
exists({expr})			Number	|TRUE| if {expr} exists
extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
				List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
exp({expr})			Float	exponential of {expr}
expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
				any	expand special keywords in {expr}
feedkeys({string} [, {mode}])	Number	add key sequence to typeahead buffer
filereadable({file})		Number	|TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
filewritable({file})		Number	|TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
filter({expr1}, {expr2})	List/Dict  remove items from {expr1} where
					{expr2} is 0
finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
				String	find directory {name} in {path}
findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
				String	find file {name} in {path}
float2nr({expr})		Number	convert Float {expr} to a Number
floor({expr})			Float	round {expr} down
fmod({expr1}, {expr2})		Float	remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
fnameescape({fname})		String	escape special characters in {fname}
fnamemodify({fname}, {mods})	String	modify file name
foldclosed({lnum})		Number	first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
foldclosedend({lnum})		Number	last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
foldlevel({lnum})		Number	fold level at {lnum}
foldtext()			String	line displayed for closed fold
foldtextresult({lnum})		String	text for closed fold at {lnum}
foreground()			Number	bring the Vim window to the foreground
funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
				Funcref	reference to function {name}
function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
				Funcref	named reference to function {name}
garbagecollect([{atexit}])	none	free memory, breaking cyclic references
get({list}, {idx} [, {def}])	any	get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
get({dict}, {key} [, {def}])	any	get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
get({func}, {what})		any	get property of funcref/partial {func}
getbufinfo([{expr}])		List	information about buffers
getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}])
				List	lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {expr}
getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}])
				any	variable {varname} in buffer {expr}
getchangelist({expr})		List	list of change list items
getchar([expr])			Number	get one character from the user
getcharmod()			Number	modifiers for the last typed character
getcharsearch()			Dict	last character search
getcmdline()			String	return the current command-line
getcmdpos()			Number	return cursor position in command-line
getcmdtype()			String	return current command-line type
getcmdwintype()			String	return current command-line window type
getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
				List	list of cmdline completion matches
getcurpos()			List	position of the cursor
getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])	String	get the current working directory
getfontname([{name}])		String	name of font being used
getfperm({fname})		String	file permissions of file {fname}
getfsize({fname})		Number	size in bytes of file {fname}
getftime({fname})		Number	last modification time of file
getftype({fname})		String	description of type of file {fname}
getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
				List	list of jump list items
getline({lnum})			String	line {lnum} of current buffer
getline({lnum}, {end})		List	lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
getloclist({nr} [, {what}])	List	list of location list items
getmatches()			List	list of current matches
getpid()			Number	process ID of Vim
getpos({expr})			List	position of cursor, mark, etc.
getqflist([{what}])		List	list of quickfix items
getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
				String or List   contents of register
getregtype([{regname}])		String	type of register
gettabinfo([{expr}])		List	list of tab pages
gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
				any	variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
				any	{name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
getwininfo([{winid}])		List	list of windows
getwinpos([{timeout}])		List	X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
getwinposx()			Number	X coord in pixels of the Vim window
getwinposy()			Number	Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
				any	variable {varname} in window {nr}
glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
				any	expand file wildcards in {expr}
glob2regpat({expr})		String	convert a glob pat into a search pat
globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
				String	do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
has({feature})			Number	|TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
has_key({dict}, {key})		Number	|TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
				Number	|TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
				Number	|TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
histadd({history}, {item})	String	add an item to a history
histdel({history} [, {item}])	String	remove an item from a history
histget({history} [, {index}])	String	get the item {index} from a history
histnr({history})		Number	highest index of a history
hlexists({name})		Number	|TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
hlID({name})			Number	syntax ID of highlight group {name}
hostname()			String	name of the machine Vim is running on
iconv({expr}, {from}, {to})	String	convert encoding of {expr}
indent({lnum})			Number	indent of line {lnum}
index({list}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
				Number	index in {list} where {expr} appears
input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
				String	get input from the user
inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
				String	like input() but in a GUI dialog
inputlist({textlist})		Number	let the user pick from a choice list
inputrestore()			Number	restore typeahead
inputsave()			Number	save and clear typeahead
inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String	like input() but hiding the text
insert({list}, {item} [, {idx}]) List	insert {item} in {list} [before {idx}]
invert({expr})			Number	bitwise invert
isdirectory({directory})	Number	|TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
islocked({expr})		Number	|TRUE| if {expr} is locked
isnan({expr})			Number	|TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
items({dict})			List	key-value pairs in {dict}
job_getchannel({job})		Channel	get the channel handle for {job}
job_info([{job}])		Dict	get information about {job}
job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none	set options for {job}
job_start({command} [, {options}])
				Job	start a job
job_status({job})		String	get the status of {job}
job_stop({job} [, {how}])	Number	stop {job}
join({list} [, {sep}])		String	join {list} items into one String
js_decode({string})		any	decode JS style JSON
js_encode({expr})		String	encode JS style JSON
json_decode({string})		any	decode JSON
json_encode({expr})		String	encode JSON
keys({dict})			List	keys in {dict}
len({expr})			Number	the length of {expr}
libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg})	String	call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg})	Number	idem, but return a Number
line({expr})			Number	line nr of cursor, last line or mark
line2byte({lnum})		Number	byte count of line {lnum}
lispindent({lnum})		Number	Lisp indent for line {lnum}
localtime()			Number	current time
log({expr})			Float	natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
log10({expr})			Float	logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
luaeval({expr} [, {expr}])	any	evaluate |Lua| expression
map({expr1}, {expr2})		List/Dict  change each item in {expr1} to {expr}
maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
				String or Dict
					rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
				String	check for mappings matching {name}
match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
				Number	position where {pat} matches in {expr}
matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
				Number	highlight {pattern} with {group}
matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
				Number	highlight positions with {group}
matcharg({nr})			List	arguments of |:match|
matchdelete({id})		Number	delete match identified by {id}
matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
				Number	position where {pat} ends in {expr}
matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
				List	match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
				String	{count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
				List	{count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
max({expr})			Number	maximum value of items in {expr}
min({expr})			Number	minimum value of items in {expr}
mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
				Number	create directory {name}
mode([expr])			String	current editing mode
mzeval({expr})			any	evaluate |MzScheme| expression
nextnonblank({lnum})		Number	line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}])	String	single char with ASCII/UTF8 value {expr}
option_restore({list})		none	restore options saved by option_save()
option_save({list})		List	save options values
or({expr}, {expr})		Number	bitwise OR
pathshorten({expr})		String	shorten directory names in a path
perleval({expr})		any	evaluate |Perl| expression
pow({x}, {y})			Float	{x} to the power of {y}
prevnonblank({lnum})		Number	line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
printf({fmt}, {expr1}...)	String	format text
pumvisible()			Number	whether popup menu is visible
pyeval({expr})			any	evaluate |Python| expression
py3eval({expr})			any	evaluate |python3| expression
pyxeval({expr})			any	evaluate |python_x| expression
range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
				List	items from {expr} to {max}
readfile({fname} [, {binary} [, {max}]])
				List	get list of lines from file {fname}
reltime([{start} [, {end}]])	List	get time value
reltimefloat({time})		Float	turn the time value into a Float
reltimestr({time})		String	turn time value into a String
remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
				String	send expression
remote_foreground({server})	Number	bring Vim server to the foreground
remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
				Number	check for reply string
remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
				String	read reply string
remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
				String	send key sequence
remote_startserver({name})	none	become server {name}
				String	send key sequence
remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}])	any	remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
remove({dict}, {key})		any	remove entry {key} from {dict}
rename({from}, {to})		Number	rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
repeat({expr}, {count})		String	repeat {expr} {count} times
resolve({filename})		String	get filename a shortcut points to
reverse({list})			List	reverse {list} in-place
round({expr})			Float	round off {expr}
screenattr({row}, {col})	Number	attribute at screen position
screenchar({row}, {col})	Number	character at screen position
screencol()			Number	current cursor column
screenrow()			Number	current cursor row
search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])
				Number	search for {pattern}
searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
				Number	search for variable declaration
searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
				Number	search for other end of start/end pair
searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
				List	search for other end of start/end pair
searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])
				List	search for {pattern}
server2client({clientid}, {string})
				Number	send reply string
serverlist()			String	get a list of available servers
setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {line})
				Number	set line {lnum} to {line} in buffer
					{expr}
setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val})
				none	set {varname} in buffer {expr} to {val}
setcharsearch({dict})		Dict	set character search from {dict}
setcmdpos({pos})		Number	set cursor position in command-line
setfperm({fname}, {mode})	Number	set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
setline({lnum}, {line})		Number	set line {lnum} to {line}
setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]])
				Number	modify location list using {list}
setmatches({list})		Number	restore a list of matches
setpos({expr}, {list})		Number	set the {expr} position to {list}
setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]])
				Number	modify quickfix list using {list}
setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}])	Number	set register to value and type
settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none	set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
				none	set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
					page {tabnr} to {val}
setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none	set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
sha256({string})		String	SHA256 checksum of {string}
shellescape({string} [, {special}])
				String	escape {string} for use as shell
					command argument
shiftwidth()			Number	effective value of 'shiftwidth'
simplify({filename})		String	simplify filename as much as possible
sin({expr})			Float	sine of {expr}
sinh({expr})			Float	hyperbolic sine of {expr}
sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
				List	sort {list}, using {func} to compare
soundfold({word})		String	sound-fold {word}
spellbadword()			String	badly spelled word at cursor
spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
				List	spelling suggestions
split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
				List	make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
sqrt({expr})			Float	square root of {expr}
str2float({expr})		Float	convert String to Float
str2nr({expr} [, {base}])	Number	convert String to Number
strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}])	Number	character length of the String {expr}
strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len}])
				String	{len} characters of {str} at {start}
strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
strftime({format} [, {time}])	String	time in specified format
strgetchar({str}, {index})	Number	get char {index} from {str}
stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
				Number	index of {needle} in {haystack}
string({expr})			String	String representation of {expr} value
strlen({expr})			Number	length of the String {expr}
strpart({str}, {start} [, {len}])
				String	{len} characters of {str} at {start}
strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
				Number	last index of {needle} in {haystack}
strtrans({expr})		String	translate string to make it printable
strwidth({expr})		Number	display cell length of the String {expr}
submatch({nr} [, {list}])	String or List
					specific match in ":s" or substitute()
substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
				String	all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans})	Number	syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
				String	attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
synIDtrans({synID})		Number	translated syntax ID of {synID}
synconcealed({lnum}, {col})	List	info about concealing
synstack({lnum}, {col})		List	stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
system({expr} [, {input}])	String	output of shell command/filter {expr}
systemlist({expr} [, {input}])	List	output of shell command/filter {expr}
tabpagebuflist([{arg}])		List	list of buffer numbers in tab page
tabpagenr([{arg}])		Number	number of current or last tab page
tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number	number of current window in tab page
taglist({expr} [, {filename}])	List	list of tags matching {expr}
tagfiles()			List	tags files used
tan({expr})			Float	tangent of {expr}
tanh({expr})			Float	hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
tempname()			String	name for a temporary file
term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
				Number  display difference between two dumps
term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
				Number	displaying a screen dump
term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
				none	dump terminal window contents
term_getaltscreen({buf})	Number	get the alternate screen flag
term_getansicolors({buf})	List	get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
term_getattr({attr}, {what})	Number	get the value of attribute {what}
term_getcursor({buf})		List	get the cursor position of a terminal
term_getjob({buf})		Job	get the job associated with a terminal
term_getline({buf}, {row})	String	get a line of text from a terminal
term_getscrolled({buf})		Number	get the scroll count of a terminal
term_getsize({buf})		List	get the size of a terminal
term_getstatus({buf})		String	get the status of a terminal
term_gettitle({buf})		String	get the title of a terminal
term_gettty({buf}, [{input}])	String	get the tty name of a terminal
term_list()			List	get the list of terminal buffers
term_scrape({buf}, {row})	List	get row of a terminal screen
term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys})	none	send keystrokes to a terminal
term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
				none	set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
term_setkill({buf}, {how})	none	set signal to stop job in terminal
term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none	set command to restore terminal
term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
				none	set the size of a terminal
term_start({cmd}, {options})	Job	open a terminal window and run a job
term_wait({buf} [, {time}])	Number  wait for screen to be updated
test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
				none	make memory allocation fail
test_autochdir()		none	enable 'autochdir' during startup
test_feedinput()		none	add key sequence to input buffer
test_garbagecollect_now()	none	free memory right now for testing
test_ignore_error({expr})	none	ignore a specific error
test_null_channel()		Channel	null value for testing
test_null_dict()		Dict	null value for testing
test_null_job()			Job	null value for testing
test_null_list()		List	null value for testing
test_null_partial()		Funcref	null value for testing
test_null_string()		String	null value for testing
test_override({expr}, {val})    none	test with Vim internal overrides
test_settime({expr})		none	set current time for testing
timer_info([{id}])		List	information about timers
timer_pause({id}, {pause})	none	pause or unpause a timer
timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
				Number	create a timer
timer_stop({timer})		none	stop a timer
timer_stopall()			none	stop all timers
tolower({expr})			String	the String {expr} switched to lowercase
toupper({expr})			String	the String {expr} switched to uppercase
tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr})	String	translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
					to chars in {tostr}
trim({text}[, {mask}])		String	trim characters in {mask} from {text}
trunc({expr})			Float	truncate Float {expr}
type({name})			Number	type of variable {name}
undofile({name})		String	undo file name for {name}
undotree()			List	undo file tree
uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
				List	remove adjacent duplicates from a list
values({dict})			List	values in {dict}
virtcol({expr})			Number	screen column of cursor or mark
visualmode([expr])		String	last visual mode used
wildmenumode()			Number	whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
win_findbuf({bufnr})		List	find windows containing {bufnr}
win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]])	Number	get window ID for {win} in {tab}
win_gotoid({expr})		Number	go to window with ID {expr}
win_id2tabwin({expr})		List	get tab and window nr from window ID
win_id2win({expr})		Number	get window nr from window ID
win_screenpos({nr})		List	get screen position of window {nr}
winbufnr({nr})			Number	buffer number of window {nr}
wincol()			Number	window column of the cursor
winheight({nr})			Number	height of window {nr}
winline()			Number	window line of the cursor
winnr([{expr}])			Number	number of current window
winrestcmd()			String	returns command to restore window sizes
winrestview({dict})		none	restore view of current window
winsaveview()			Dict	save view of current window
winwidth({nr})			Number	width of window {nr}
wordcount()			Dict	get byte/char/word statistics
writefile({list}, {fname} [, {flags}])
				Number	write list of lines to file {fname}
xor({expr}, {expr})		Number	bitwise XOR

abs({expr})							*abs()*
		Return the absolute value of {expr}.  When {expr} evaluates to
		a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|.  When {expr} can be
		converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|.  Otherwise
		abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
		Examples: >
			echo abs(1.456)
<			1.456  >
			echo abs(-5.456)
<			5.456  >
			echo abs(-4)
<			4
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

acos({expr})							*acos()*
		Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
		|Float| in the range of [0, pi].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
		[-1, 1].
		Examples: >
			:echo acos(0)
<			1.570796 >
			:echo acos(-0.5)
<			2.094395
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

add({list}, {expr})					*add()*
		Append the item {expr} to |List| {list}.  Returns the
		resulting |List|.  Examples: >
			:let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
			:call add(mylist, "woodstock")
<		Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
		item.  Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
		Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.

and({expr}, {expr})					*and()*
		Bitwise AND on the two arguments.  The arguments are converted
		to a number.  A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
		Example: >
			:let flag = and(bits, 0x80)

append({lnum}, {expr})					*append()*
		When {expr} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
		text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
		Otherwise append {expr} as one text line below line {lnum} in
		the current buffer.
		{lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
		Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
		0 for success.  Example: >
			:let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
			:let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
<
							*argc()*
argc()		The result is the number of files in the argument list of the
		current window.  See |arglist|.

*argidx()*
argidx()	The result is the current index in the argument list.  0 is
		the first file.  argc() - 1 is the last one.  See |arglist|.

*arglistid()*
arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
		Return the argument list ID.  This is a number which
		identifies the argument list being used.  Zero is used for the
		global argument list.  See |arglist|.
		Return -1 if the arguments are invalid.

Without arguments use the current window.
		With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
		With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
		page.
		{winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.

*argv()*
argv([{nr}])	The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list of the
		current window.  See |arglist|.  "argv(0)" is the first one.
		Example: >
	:let i = 0
	:while i < argc()
	:  let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
	:  exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
	:  let i = i + 1
	:endwhile
<		Without the {nr} argument a |List| with the whole |arglist| is
		returned.

assert_beeps({cmd})					*assert_beeps()*
		Run {cmd} and add an error message to |v:errors| if it does
		NOT produce a beep or visual bell.
		Also see |assert_fails()|.

*assert_equal()*
assert_equal({expected}, {actual} [, {msg}])
		When {expected} and {actual} are not equal an error message is
		added to |v:errors|.
		There is no automatic conversion, the String "4" is different
		from the Number 4.  And the number 4 is different from the
		Float 4.0.  The value of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case
		always matters.
		When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected
		{expected} but got {actual}" is produced.
		Example: >
	assert_equal('foo', 'bar')
<		Will result in a string to be added to |v:errors|:
	test.vim line 12: Expected 'foo' but got 'bar' ~

*assert_equalfile()*
assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two})
		When the files {fname-one} and {fname-two} do not contain
		exactly the same text an error message is added to |v:errors|.
		When {fname-one} or {fname-two} does not exist the error will
		mention that.
		Mainly useful with |terminal-diff|.

assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])			*assert_exception()*
		When v:exception does not contain the string {error} an error
		message is added to |v:errors|.
		This can be used to assert that a command throws an exception.
		Using the error number, followed by a colon, avoids problems
		with translations: >
			try
			  commandthatfails
			  call assert_false(1, 'command should have failed')
			catch
			  call assert_exception('E492:')
			endtry

assert_fails({cmd} [, {error}])					*assert_fails()*
		Run {cmd} and add an error message to |v:errors| if it does
		NOT produce an error.
		When {error} is given it must match in |v:errmsg|.
		Note that beeping is not considered an error, and some failing
		commands only beep.  Use |assert_beeps()| for those.

assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])				*assert_false()*
		When {actual} is not false an error message is added to
		|v:errors|, like with |assert_equal()|.
		A value is false when it is zero. When {actual} is not a
		number the assert fails.
		When {msg} is omitted an error in the form
		"Expected False but got {actual}" is produced.

assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])	 *assert_inrange()*
		This asserts number values.  When {actual}  is lower than
		{lower} or higher than {upper} an error message is added to
		|v:errors|.
		When {msg} is omitted an error in the form
		"Expected range {lower} - {upper}, but got {actual}" is
		produced.

*assert_match()*
assert_match({pattern}, {actual} [, {msg}])
		When {pattern} does not match {actual} an error message is
		added to |v:errors|.

{pattern} is used as with |=~|: The matching is always done
		like 'magic' was set and 'cpoptions' is empty, no matter what
		the actual value of 'magic' or 'cpoptions' is.

{actual} is used as a string, automatic conversion applies.
		Use "^" and "$" to match with the start and end of the text.
		Use both to match the whole text.

When {msg} is omitted an error in the form
		"Pattern {pattern} does not match {actual}" is produced.
		Example: >
	assert_match('^f.*o$', 'foobar')
<		Will result in a string to be added to |v:errors|:
	test.vim line 12: Pattern '^f.*o$' does not match 'foobar' ~

*assert_notequal()*
assert_notequal({expected}, {actual} [, {msg}])
		The opposite of `assert_equal()`: add an error message to
		|v:errors| when {expected} and {actual} are equal.

*assert_notmatch()*
assert_notmatch({pattern}, {actual} [, {msg}])
		The opposite of `assert_match()`: add an error message to
		|v:errors| when {pattern} matches {actual}.

assert_report({msg})					*assert_report()*
		Report a test failure directly, using {msg}.

assert_true({actual} [, {msg}])				*assert_true()*
		When {actual} is not true an error message is added to
		|v:errors|, like with |assert_equal()|.
		A value is TRUE when it is a non-zero number.  When {actual}
		is not a number the assert fails.
		When {msg} is omitted an error in the form "Expected True but
		got {actual}" is produced.

asin({expr})						*asin()*
		Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
		in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
		[-1, 1].
		Examples: >
			:echo asin(0.8)
<			0.927295 >
			:echo asin(-0.5)
<			-0.523599
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

atan({expr})						*atan()*
		Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
		the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo atan(100)
<			1.560797 >
			:echo atan(-4.01)
<			-1.326405
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

atan2({expr1}, {expr2})					*atan2()*
		Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
		radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
		{expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo atan2(-1, 1)
<			-0.785398 >
			:echo atan2(1, -1)
<			2.356194
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

balloon_show({expr})					*balloon_show()*
		Show {expr} inside the balloon.  For the GUI {expr} is used as
		a string.  For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
		the lines of the balloon.  If {expr} is not a list it will be
		split with |balloon_split()|.

Example: >
			func GetBalloonContent()
			   " initiate getting the content
			   return ''
			endfunc
			set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()

func BalloonCallback(result)
			  call balloon_show(a:result)
			endfunc
<
		The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
		is initiated from 'balloonexpr'.  It will invoke an
		asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
		balloon_show().  The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
		empty string or a placeholder.

When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
		error message.
		{only available when compiled with the +balloon_eval or
		+balloon_eval_term feature}

balloon_split({msg})					*balloon_split()*
		Split {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.  The
		splits are made for the current window size and optimize to
		show debugger output.
		Returns a |List| with the split lines.
		{only available when compiled with the +balloon_eval_term
		feature}

*browse()*
browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
		Put up a file requester.  This only works when "has("browse")"
		returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
		The input fields are:
		    {save}	when |TRUE|, select file to write
		    {title}	title for the requester
		    {initdir}	directory to start browsing in
		    {default}	default file name
		When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
		browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.

*browsedir()*
browsedir({title}, {initdir})
		Put up a directory requester.  This only works when
		"has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
		On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
		browser is used.  In that case: select a file in the directory
		to be used.
		The input fields are:
		    {title}	title for the requester
		    {initdir}	directory to start browsing in
		When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
		browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.

bufexists({expr})					*bufexists()*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
		{expr} exists.
		If the {expr} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
		Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.

If the {expr} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
		exactly.  The name can be:
		- Relative to the current directory.
		- A full path.
		- The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
		- A URL name.
		Unlisted buffers will be found.
		Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
		output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
		long name to be able to find them.
		bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
		with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|.  Esp
		for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
		Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
		file name.
							*buffer_exists()*
		Obsolete name: buffer_exists().

buflisted({expr})					*buflisted()*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
		{expr} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
		The {expr} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.

bufloaded({expr})					*bufloaded()*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
		{expr} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
		The {expr} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.

bufname({expr})						*bufname()*
		The result is the name of a buffer, as it is displayed by the
		":ls" command.
		If {expr} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
		Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
		If {expr} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
		with the buffer names.  This is always done like 'magic' is
		set and 'cpoptions' is empty.  When there is more than one
		match an empty string is returned.
		"" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
		alternate buffer.
		A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
		or middle of the buffer name is accepted.  If you only want a
		full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
		pattern.
		Listed buffers are found first.  If there is a single match
		with a listed buffer, that one is returned.  Next unlisted
		buffers are searched for.
		If the {expr} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
		number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
			:echo bufname("3" + 0)
<		If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
		string is returned. >
	bufname("#")		alternate buffer name
	bufname(3)		name of buffer 3
	bufname("%")		name of current buffer
	bufname("file2")	name of buffer where "file2" matches.
<							*buffer_name()*
		Obsolete name: buffer_name().

*bufnr()*
bufnr({expr} [, {create}])
		The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
		the ":ls" command.  For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()|
		above.
		If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned.  Or, if the
		{create} argument is present and not zero, a new, unlisted,
		buffer is created and its number is returned.
		bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
	:let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
<		The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
		of existing buffers.  Note that not all buffers with a smaller
		number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
		them.  Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
							*buffer_number()*
		Obsolete name: buffer_number().
							*last_buffer_nr()*
		Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().

bufwinid({expr})					*bufwinid()*
		The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
		window associated with buffer {expr}.  For the use of {expr},
		see |bufname()| above.  If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or
		there is no such window, -1 is returned.  Example: >

echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
<
		Only deals with the current tab page.

bufwinnr({expr})					*bufwinnr()*
		The result is a Number, which is the number of the first
		window associated with buffer {expr}.  For the use of {expr},
		see |bufname()| above.  If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or
		there is no such window, -1 is returned.  Example: >

echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))

<		The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
		|:wincmd|.
		Only deals with the current tab page.

byte2line({byte})					*byte2line()*
		Return the line number that contains the character at byte
		count {byte} in the current buffer.  This includes the
		end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
		for the current buffer.  The first character has byte count
		one.
		Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
		{not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
		feature}

byteidx({expr}, {nr})					*byteidx()*
		Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the string
		{expr}.  Use zero for the first character, it returns zero.
		This function is only useful when there are multibyte
		characters, otherwise the returned value is equal to {nr}.
		Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
		length is added to the preceding base character.  See
		|byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
		separately.
		Example : >
			echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
<		will display the fourth character.  Another way to do the
		same: >
			let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
			echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
<		Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.

If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
		If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
		in bytes is returned.

byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr})					*byteidxcomp()*
		Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
		as a separate character.  Example: >
			let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
			echo byteidx(s, 1)
			echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
			echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
<		The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
		character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
		one byte).
		Only works different from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set to
		a Unicode encoding.

call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])			*call()* *E699*
		Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
		arguments.
		{func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
		a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
		Returns the return value of the called function.
		{dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute.  It will be
		used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|

ceil({expr})							*ceil()*
		Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
		{expr} as a |Float| (round up).
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			echo ceil(1.456)
<			2.0  >
			echo ceil(-5.456)
<			-5.0  >
			echo ceil(4.0)
<			4.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

ch_canread({handle})						*ch_canread()*
		Return non-zero when there is something to read from {handle}.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.

This is useful to read from a channel at a convenient time,
		e.g. from a timer.

Note that messages are dropped when the channel does not have
		a callback.  Add a close callback to avoid that.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_close({handle})						*ch_close()*
		Close {handle}.  See |channel-close|.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
		A close callback is not invoked.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_close_in({handle})						*ch_close_in()*
		Close the "in" part of {handle}.  See |channel-close-in|.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
		A close callback is not invoked.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])			*ch_evalexpr()*
		Send {expr} over {handle}.  The {expr} is encoded
		according to the type of channel.  The function cannot be used
		with a raw channel.  See |channel-use|.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
								*E917*
		{options} must be a Dictionary.  It must not have a "callback"
		entry.  It can have a "timeout" entry to specify the timeout
		for this specific request.

ch_evalexpr() waits for a response and returns the decoded
		expression.  When there is an error or timeout it returns an
		empty string.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])		*ch_evalraw()*
		Send {string} over {handle}.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.

Works like |ch_evalexpr()|, but does not encode the request or
		decode the response.  The caller is responsible for the
		correct contents.  Also does not add a newline for a channel
		in NL mode, the caller must do that.  The NL in the response
		is removed.
		Note that Vim does not know when the text received on a raw
		channel is complete, it may only return the first part and you
		need to use ch_readraw() to fetch the rest.
		See |channel-use|.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what})				 *ch_getbufnr()*
		Get the buffer number that {handle} is using for {what}.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
		{what} can be "err" for stderr, "out" for stdout or empty for
		socket output.
		Returns -1 when there is no buffer.
		{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_getjob({channel})						*ch_getjob()*
		Get the Job associated with {channel}.
		If there is no job calling |job_status()| on the returned Job
		will result in "fail".

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| and
		|+job| features}

ch_info({handle})						*ch_info()*
		Returns a Dictionary with information about {handle}.  The
		items are:
		   "id"		  number of the channel
		   "status"	  "open", "buffered" or "closed", like
				  ch_status()
		When opened with ch_open():
		   "hostname"	  the hostname of the address
		   "port"	  the port of the address
		   "sock_status"  "open" or "closed"
		   "sock_mode"	  "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS"
		   "sock_io"	  "socket"
		   "sock_timeout" timeout in msec
		When opened with job_start():
		   "out_status"	  "open", "buffered" or "closed"
		   "out_mode"	  "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS"
		   "out_io"	  "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer"
		   "out_timeout"  timeout in msec
		   "err_status"	  "open", "buffered" or "closed"
		   "err_mode"	  "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS"
		   "err_io"	  "out", "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer"
		   "err_timeout"  timeout in msec
		   "in_status"	  "open" or "closed"
		   "in_mode"	  "NL", "RAW", "JSON" or "JS"
		   "in_io"	  "null", "pipe", "file" or "buffer"
		   "in_timeout"	  timeout in msec

ch_log({msg} [, {handle}])					*ch_log()*
		Write {msg} in the channel log file, if it was opened with
		|ch_logfile()|.
		When {handle} is passed the channel number is used for the
		message.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.  The
		Channel must be open for the channel number to be used.

ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}])					*ch_logfile()*
		Start logging channel activity to {fname}.
		When {fname} is an empty string: stop logging.

When {mode} is omitted or "a" append to the file.
		When {mode} is "w" start with an empty file.

The file is flushed after every message, on Unix you can use
		"tail -f" to see what is going on in real time.

This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		NOTE: the channel communication is stored in the file, be
		aware that this may contain confidential and privacy sensitive
		information, e.g. a password you type in a terminal window.

ch_open({address} [, {options}])				*ch_open()*
		Open a channel to {address}.  See |channel|.
		Returns a Channel.  Use |ch_status()| to check for failure.

{address} has the form "hostname:port", e.g.,
		"localhost:8765".

If {options} is given it must be a |Dictionary|.
		See |channel-open-options|.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_read({handle} [, {options}])					*ch_read()*
		Read from {handle} and return the received message.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
		For a NL channel this waits for a NL to arrive, except when
		there is nothing more to read (channel was closed).
		See |channel-more|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])			*ch_readraw()*
		Like ch_read() but for a JS and JSON channel does not decode
		the message.  For a NL channel it does not block waiting for
		the NL to arrive, but otherwise works like ch_read().
		See |channel-more|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])			*ch_sendexpr()*
		Send {expr} over {handle}.  The {expr} is encoded
		according to the type of channel.  The function cannot be used
		with a raw channel.
		See |channel-use|.				*E912*
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_sendraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])		*ch_sendraw()*
		Send {string} over {handle}.
		Works like |ch_sendexpr()|, but does not encode the request or
		decode the response.  The caller is responsible for the
		correct contents.  Also does not add a newline for a channel
		in NL mode, the caller must do that.  The NL in the response
		is removed.
		See |channel-use|.

{only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}

ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})			*ch_setoptions()*
		Set options on {handle}:
			"callback"	the channel callback
			"timeout"	default read timeout in msec
			"mode"		mode for the whole channel
		See |ch_open()| for more explanation.
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.

Note that changing the mode may cause queued messages to be
		lost.

These options cannot be changed:
			"waittime"	only applies to |ch_open()|

ch_status({handle} [, {options}])				*ch_status()*
		Return the status of {handle}:
			"fail"		failed to open the channel
			"open"		channel can be used
			"buffered"	channel can be read, not written to
			"closed"	channel can not be used
		{handle} can be a Channel or a Job that has a Channel.
		"buffered" is used when the channel was closed but there is
		still data that can be obtained with |ch_read()|.

If {options} is given it can contain a "part" entry to specify
		the part of the channel to return the status for: "out" or
		"err".  For example, to get the error status: >
			ch_status(job, {"part": "err"})
<
changenr()						*changenr()*
		Return the number of the most recent change.  This is the same
		number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
		with the |:undo| command.
		When a change was made it is the number of that change.  After
		redo it is the number of the redone change.  After undo it is
		one less than the number of the undone change.

char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}])					*char2nr()*
		Return number value of the first char in {expr}.  Examples: >
			char2nr(" ")		returns 32
			char2nr("ABC")		returns 65
<		When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
		Example for "utf-8": >
			char2nr("á")		returns 225
			char2nr("á"[0])		returns 195
<		With {utf8} set to 1, always treat as utf-8 characters.
		A combining character is a separate character.
		|nr2char()| does the opposite.

cindent({lnum})						*cindent()*
		Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
		indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
		The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
		relevant.  {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
		When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
		feature, -1 is returned.
		See |C-indenting|.

clearmatches()						*clearmatches()*
		Clears all matches previously defined by |matchadd()| and the
		|:match| commands.

*col()*
col({expr})	The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
		position given with {expr}.  The accepted positions are:
		    .	    the cursor position
		    $	    the end of the cursor line (the result is the
			    number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
		    'x	    position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
			    returned)
		    v       In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
			    cursor is the end).  When not in Visual mode
			    returns the cursor position.  Differs from |'<| in
			    that it's updated right away.
		Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
		and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
		the last column of a specific line.  When "lnum" or "col" is
		out of range then col() returns zero.
		To get the line number use |line()|.  To get both use
		|getpos()|.
		For the screen column position use |virtcol()|.
		Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
		Examples: >
			col(".")		column of cursor
			col("$")		length of cursor line plus one
			col("'t")		column of mark t
			col("'" . markname)	column of mark markname
<		The first column is 1.  0 is returned for an error.
		For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
		buffer.
		For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
		column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
		line.  This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
			:imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
				\<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
				\<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
				\let &ve = save_ve<CR>
<

complete({startcol}, {matches})			*complete()* *E785*
		Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
		Can only be used in Insert mode.  You need to use a mapping
		with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|).  It does not work after CTRL-O
		or with an expression mapping.
		{startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
		text start.  The text up to the cursor is the original text
		that will be replaced by the matches.  Use col('.') for an
		empty string.  "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
		match.
		{matches} must be a |List|.  Each |List| item is one match.
		See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
		Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
		inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
		The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
		Insert mode completion.  The popup menu will appear if
		specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
		Example: >
	inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>

func! ListMonths()
	  call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
		\ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
		\ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
	  return ''
	endfunc
<		This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works.  Note that
		an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.

complete_add({expr})				*complete_add()*
		Add {expr} to the list of matches.  Only to be used by the
		function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
		Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
		1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
		the list.
		See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}.  It is
		the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.

complete_check()				*complete_check()*
		Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
		This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
		Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
		zero otherwise.
		Only to be used by the function specified with the
		'completefunc' option.

*confirm()*
confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
		Confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
		made.  It returns the number of the choice.  For the first
		choice this is 1.
		Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
		support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.

{msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
		alternatives.  When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
		used (and translated).
		{msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline.  Only on
		some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.

{choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
		by '\n', e.g. >
			confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
<		The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
		Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel".  The shortcut does
		not need to be the first letter: >
			confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
<		For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
		the default shortcut key.

The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
		that is made if the user hits <CR>.  Use 1 to make the first
		choice the default one.  Use 0 to not set a default.  If
		{default} is omitted, 1 is used.

The optional {type} argument gives the type of dialog.  This
		is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and Win32
		GUI.  It can be one of these values: "Error", "Question",
		"Info", "Warning" or "Generic".  Only the first character is
		relevant.  When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is used.

If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
		or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.

An example: >
   :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
   :if choice == 0
   :	echo "make up your mind!"
   :elseif choice == 3
   :	echo "tasteful"
   :else
   :	echo "I prefer bananas myself."
   :endif
<		In a GUI dialog, buttons are used.  The layout of the buttons
		depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'.  If it is included,
		the buttons are always put vertically.  Otherwise,  confirm()
		tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line.  If they
		don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway.  For some systems
		the horizontal layout is always used.

*copy()*
copy({expr})	Make a copy of {expr}.  For Numbers and Strings this isn't
		different from using {expr} directly.
		When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created.  This means
		that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
		copy, and vice versa.  But the items are identical, thus
		changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
		A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
		Also see |deepcopy()|.

cos({expr})						*cos()*
		Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo cos(100)
<			0.862319 >
			:echo cos(-4.01)
<			-0.646043
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

cosh({expr})						*cosh()*
		Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
		[1, inf].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo cosh(0.5)
<			1.127626 >
			:echo cosh(-0.5)
<			-1.127626
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])			*count()*
		Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
		in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.

If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
		{start} can only be used with a |List|.

When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.

When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
		occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
		{expr} is an empty string.

*cscope_connection()*
cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
		Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection.  If no
		parameters are specified, then the function returns:
			0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
			   if there are no cscope connections;
			1, if there is at least one cscope connection.

If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
		determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:

{num}	Description of existence check
		-----	------------------------------
		0	Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
		1	Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
			{dbpath}.
		2	Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
			{dbpath}.
		3	Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
			{dbpath} and {prepend}.
		4	Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
			{dbpath} and {prepend}.

Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!

Examples.  Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >

# pid    database name			prepend path
  0 27664  cscope.out				/usr/local
<
		Invocation					Return Val ~
		----------					---------- >
		cscope_connection()					1
		cscope_connection(1, "out")				1
		cscope_connection(2, "out")				0
		cscope_connection(3, "out")				0
		cscope_connection(3, "out", "local")			1
		cscope_connection(4, "out")				0
		cscope_connection(4, "out", "local")			0
		cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local")	1
<
cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])				*cursor()*
cursor({list})
		Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
		line {lnum}.  The first column is one.

When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
		with two, three or four item:
			[{lnum}, {col}]
			[{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
			[{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
		This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
		but without the first item.

Does not change the jumplist.
		If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
		the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
		If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
		If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
		the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
		line.
		If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
		If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
		for vertical movement.  Otherwise {col} is used.

When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
		screen columns from the start of the character.  E.g., a
		position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
		Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.

deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}])				*deepcopy()* *E698*
		Make a copy of {expr}.  For Numbers and Strings this isn't
		different from using {expr} directly.
		When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created.  This means
		that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
		copy, and vice versa.  When an item is a |List| or
		|Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively.  Thus
		changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
		the original |List|.
		A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
		When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
		|Dictionary| is only copied once.  All references point to
		this single copy.  With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
		|List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy.  This also means
		that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
								*E724*
		Nesting is possible up to 100 levels.  When there is an item
		that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
		{noref} set to 1 will fail.
		Also see |copy()|.

delete({fname} [, {flags}])					*delete()*
		Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
		name {fname}.  This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.

When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
		{fname}.  This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.

When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
		{fname} and everything in it, recursively.  BE CAREFUL!
		Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
		that is being used.

A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.

The result is a Number, which is 0 if the delete operation was
		successful and -1 when the deletion failed or partly failed.

*did_filetype()*
did_filetype()	Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
		FileType event has been triggered at least once.  Can be used
		to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
		that detect the file type. |FileType|
		Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
		When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
		really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
		current buffer.  This allows an autocommand that starts
		editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
		file.

diff_filler({lnum})					*diff_filler()*
		Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
		These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
		another diff'ed window.  These filler lines are shown in the
		display but don't exist in the buffer.
		{lnum} is used like with |getline()|.  Thus "." is the current
		line, "'m" mark m, etc.
		Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.

diff_hlID({lnum}, {col})				*diff_hlID()*
		Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
		{col} (byte index).  When the current line does not have a
		diff change zero is returned.
		{lnum} is used like with |getline()|.  Thus "." is the current
		line, "'m" mark m, etc.
		{col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
		line.
		The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
		syntax information about the highlighting.

empty({expr})						*empty()*
		Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
		- A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
		  items.
		- A String is empty when its length is zero.
		- A Number and Float is empty when its value is zero.
		- |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
		- A Job is empty when it failed to start.
		- A Channel is empty when it is closed.

For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
		length with zero.

escape({string}, {chars})				*escape()*
		Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
		backslash.  Example: >
			:echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
<		results in: >
			c:\\program\ files\\vim
<		Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.

*eval()*
eval({string})	Evaluate {string} and return the result.  Especially useful to
		turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
		This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings and composites of
		them.  Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
		functions.

eventhandler()						*eventhandler()*
		Returns 1 when inside an event handler.  That is that Vim got
		interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
		e.g., when dropping a file on Vim.  This means interactive
		commands cannot be used.  Otherwise zero is returned.

executable({expr})					*executable()*
		This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
		exists.  {expr} must be the name of the program without any
		arguments.
		executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
		searchpath for programs.		*PATHEXT*
		On MS-DOS and MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can
		optionally be included.  Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are
		tried.  Thus if "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be
		found.  If $PATHEXT is not set then ".exe;.com;.bat;.cmd" is
		used.  A dot by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using
		the name without an extension.  When 'shell' looks like a
		Unix shell, then the name is also tried without adding an
		extension.
		On MS-DOS and MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and
		is not a directory, not if it's really executable.
		On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
		always found.  Since this directory is added to $PATH it
		should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
		The result is a Number:
			1	exists
			0	does not exist
			-1	not implemented on this system

execute({command} [, {silent}])					*execute()*
		Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
		string.
		{command} can be a string or a List.  In case of a List the
		lines are executed one by one.
		This is equivalent to: >
			redir => var
			{command}
			redir END
<
		The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
			""		no `:silent` used
			"silent"	`:silent` used
			"silent!"	`:silent!` used
		The default is "silent".  Note that with "silent!", unlike
		`:redir`, error messages are dropped.  When using an external
		command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
							*E930*
		It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.

To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
			split(execute('args'), "\n")

<		When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
		included in the output of the higher level call.

exepath({expr})						*exepath()*
		If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
		relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
		Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
		with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
			echo exepath(v:progpath)
<		If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
		an empty string is returned.

*exists()*
exists({expr})	The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
		zero otherwise.

For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
		For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.

The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
			&option-name	Vim option (only checks if it exists,
					not if it really works)
			+option-name	Vim option that works.
			$ENVNAME	environment variable (could also be
					done by comparing with an empty
					string)
			*funcname	built-in function (see |functions|)
					or user defined function (see
					|user-functions|). Also works for a
					variable that is a Funcref.
			varname		internal variable (see
					|internal-variables|).  Also works
					for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
					entries, |List| items, etc.  Beware
					that evaluating an index may cause an
					error message for an invalid
					expression.  E.g.: >
					   :let l = [1, 2, 3]
					   :echo exists("l[5]")
<					   0 >
					   :echo exists("l[xx]")
<					   E121: Undefined variable: xx
					   0
			:cmdname	Ex command: built-in command, user
					command or command modifier |:command|.
					Returns:
					1  for match with start of a command
					2  full match with a command
					3  matches several user commands
					To check for a supported command
					always check the return value to be 2.
			:2match		The |:2match| command.
			:3match		The |:3match| command.
			#event		autocommand defined for this event
			#event#pattern	autocommand defined for this event and
					pattern (the pattern is taken
					literally and compared to the
					autocommand patterns character by
					character)
			#group		autocommand group exists
			#group#event	autocommand defined for this group and
					event.
			#group#event#pattern
					autocommand defined for this group,
					event and pattern.
			##event		autocommand for this event is
					supported.

Examples: >
			exists("&shortname")
			exists("$HOSTNAME")
			exists("*strftime")
			exists("*s:MyFunc")
			exists("bufcount")
			exists(":Make")
			exists("#CursorHold")
			exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
			exists("#filetypeindent")
			exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
			exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
			exists("##ColorScheme")
<		There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
		name.
		There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
		a few cases this is ignored.  That may become more strict in
		the future, thus don't count on it!
		Working example: >
			exists(":make")
<		NOT working example: >
			exists(":make install")

<		Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
		variable itself.  For example: >
			exists(bufcount)
<		This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
		but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.

exp({expr})						*exp()*
		Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
		[0, inf].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo exp(2)
<			7.389056 >
			:echo exp(-1)
<			0.367879
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])				*expand()*
		Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in {expr}.
		'wildignorecase' applies.

If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
		Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
		matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.  [Note: in
		version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
		file name contains a space]

If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string.  A name
		for a non-existing file is not included, unless {expr} does
		not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.

When {expr} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is done
		like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their associated
		modifiers.  Here is a short overview:

%		current file name
			#		alternate file name
			#n		alternate file name n
			<cfile>		file name under the cursor
			<afile>		autocmd file name
			<abuf>		autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
			<amatch>	autocmd matched name
			<sfile>		sourced script file or function name
			<slnum>		sourced script file line number
			<cword>		word under the cursor
			<cWORD>		WORD under the cursor
			<client>	the {clientid} of the last received
					message |server2client()|
		Modifiers:
			:p		expand to full path
			:h		head (last path component removed)
			:t		tail (last path component only)
			:r		root (one extension removed)
			:e		extension only

Example: >
			:let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
<		Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
		'<', any following text is ignored.  This does NOT work: >
			:let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
<		Use this: >
			:let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
<		Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
		referenced file name without further expansion.  If "<cfile>"
		is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
		"~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
			:echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
<
		There cannot be white space between the variables and the
		following modifier.  The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
		to modify normal file names.

When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
		is not defined, an empty string is used.  Using "%:p" in a
		buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
		'/' added.

When {expr} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
		expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
		'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
		{nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
		Names for non-existing files are included.  The "**" item can
		be used to search in a directory tree.  For example, to find
		all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
			:echo expand("**/README")
<
		Expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
		variables that are only known in a shell.  But this can be
		slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion.  See
		|expr-env-expand|.
		The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
		names.  When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
		left unchanged.  Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
		"$FOOBAR".

See |glob()| for finding existing files.  See |system()| for
		getting the raw output of an external command.

extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])			*extend()*
		{expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
		|Dictionaries|.

If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
		If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before item
		{expr3} in {expr1}.  When {expr3} is zero insert before the
		first item.  When {expr3} is equal to len({expr1}) then
		{expr2} is appended.
		Examples: >
			:echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
			:call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
<		When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
		items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
		E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
		(where N is the original length of the List).
		Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list.  To concatenate
		two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
			:let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
<
		If they are |Dictionaries|:
		Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
		If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
		used to decide what to do:
		{expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
		{expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
		{expr3} = "error": give an error message		*E737*
		When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.

{expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty.  If necessary
		make a copy of {expr1} first.
		{expr2} remains unchanged.
		When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
		fails.
		Returns {expr1}.

feedkeys({string} [, {mode}])				*feedkeys()*
		Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
		come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
		By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
		buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
		characters come after them.  Use the 'i' flag to insert before
		other characters, they will be executed next, before any
		characters from a mapping.
		The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
		{string}.
		To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
		and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
		feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
		feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
		If {mode} is absent, keys are remapped.
		{mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
		'm'	Remap keys. This is default.
		'n'	Do not remap keys.
		't'	Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
			if coming from a mapping.  This matters for undo,
			opening folds, etc.
		'i'	Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
		'x'	Execute commands until typeahead is empty.  This is
			similar to using ":normal!".  You can call feedkeys()
			several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
			(possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
			typeahead.  Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
			will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
			stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
			script continues.
		'!'	When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
			used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
			a little later.  Useful for testing CursorHoldI.

Return value is always 0.

filereadable({file})					*filereadable()*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
		name {file} exists, and can be read.  If {file} doesn't exist,
		or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|.  {file} is any
		expression, which is used as a String.
		If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
		|glob()|.
							*file_readable()*
		Obsolete name: file_readable().

filewritable({file})					*filewritable()*
		The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
		name {file} exists, and can be written.  If {file} doesn't
		exist, or is not writable, the result is 0.  If {file} is a
		directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.

filter({expr1}, {expr2})				*filter()*
		{expr1} must be a |List| or a |Dictionary|.
		For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
		is zero remove the item from the |List| or |Dictionary|.
		{expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.

If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
		of the current item.  For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
		of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
		the current item.
		Examples: >
			call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
<		Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
			call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
<		Removes the items with a key below 8. >
			call filter(var, 0)
<		Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.

Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
		used as an expression again.  Often it is good to use a
		|literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.

If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
			1. the key or the index of the current item.
			2. the value of the current item.
		The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
		Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
			func Odd(idx, val)
			  return a:idx % 2 == 1
			endfunc
			call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
<		It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
			call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
<		If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
			call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
<
		The operation is done in-place.  If you want a |List| or
		|Dictionary| to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
			:let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')

<		Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered.
		When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
		further items in {expr1} are processed.  When {expr2} is a
		Funcref errors inside a function are ignored, unless it was
		defined with the "abort" flag.

finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])				*finddir()*
		Find directory {name} in {path}.  Supports both downwards and
		upwards recursive directory searches.  See |file-searching|
		for the syntax of {path}.
		Returns the path of the first found match.  When the found
		directory is below the current directory a relative path is
		returned.  Otherwise a full path is returned.
		If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
		If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
		{name} in {path} instead of the first one.
		When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
		This is quite similar to the ex-command |:find|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
		feature}

findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])				*findfile()*
		Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
		Uses 'suffixesadd'.
		Example: >
			:echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
<		Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
		it finds the file "tags.vim".

float2nr({expr})					*float2nr()*
		Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
		decimal point.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
		When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
		result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
		64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
		-0x7fffffffffffffff).  NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
		64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
		Examples: >
			echo float2nr(3.95)
<			3  >
			echo float2nr(-23.45)
<			-23  >
			echo float2nr(1.0e100)
<			2147483647  (or 9223372036854775807) >
			echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
<			-2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
			echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
<			0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

floor({expr})							*floor()*
		Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
		{expr} as a |Float| (round down).
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			echo floor(1.856)
<			1.0  >
			echo floor(-5.456)
<			-6.0  >
			echo floor(4.0)
<			4.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

fmod({expr1}, {expr2})					*fmod()*
		Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
		division is not representable.  Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
		for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
		result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
		the magnitude of {expr2}.  If {expr2} is zero, the value
		returned is zero.  The value returned is a |Float|.
		{expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
<			0.13 >
			:echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
<			-0.13
		{only available when compiled with |+float| feature}

fnameescape({string})					*fnameescape()*
		Escape {string} for use as file name command argument.  All
		characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
		are escaped with a backslash.
		For most systems the characters escaped are
		" \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<".  For systems where a backslash
		appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
		A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
		and |:write|).  And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
		Example: >
			:let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
			:exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
<		results in executing: >
			edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name

fnamemodify({fname}, {mods})				*fnamemodify()*
		Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}.  {mods} is a
		string of characters like it is used for file names on the
		command line.  See |filename-modifiers|.
		Example: >
			:echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
<		results in: >
			/home/mool/vim/vim/src
<		Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
		|expand()| first then.

foldclosed({lnum})					*foldclosed()*
		The result is a Number.  If the line {lnum} is in a closed
		fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
		If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.

foldclosedend({lnum})					*foldclosedend()*
		The result is a Number.  If the line {lnum} is in a closed
		fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
		If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.

foldlevel({lnum})					*foldlevel()*
		The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
		in the current buffer.  For nested folds the deepest level is
		returned.  If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
		returned.  It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
		When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
		returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
		foldlevel is unknown.  As a special case the level of the
		previous line is usually available.

*foldtext()*
foldtext()	Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold.  This is
		the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
		only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'.  It uses the
		|v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
		The returned string looks like this: >
			+-- 45 lines: abcdef
<		The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel.  The
		"45" is the number of lines in the fold.  "abcdef" is the text
		in the first non-blank line of the fold.  Leading white space,
		"//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
		'commentstring' options is removed.
		When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
		will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
		setting.
		{not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}

foldtextresult({lnum})					*foldtextresult()*
		Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
		{lnum}.  Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
		When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
		returned.
		{lnum} is used like with |getline()|.  Thus "." is the current
		line, "'m" mark m, etc.
		Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
		{not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}

*foreground()*
foreground()	Move the Vim window to the foreground.  Useful when sent from
		a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
		On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
		allow a window to bring itself to the foreground.  Use
		|remote_foreground()| instead.
		{only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
		Win32 console version}

*funcref()*
funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
		Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
		the function by reference, not by name.  This matters when the
		function {name} is redefined later.

Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
		Also for autoloaded functions. {name} cannot be a builtin
		function.

*function()* *E700* *E922* *E923*
function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
		Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
		{name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
		internal function.

{name} can also be a Funcref or a partial.  When it is a
		partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
		argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
			let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
			let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
<
		When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
		also when it was redefined later.  Use |funcref()| to keep the
		same function.

When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
		That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
		the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.

The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
		arguments.  Example: >
			func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
			...
			let Func = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
			...
			call Func('name')
<		Invokes the function as with: >
			call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')

<		The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
		Funcref.  The extra arguments are appended to the list of
		arguments.  Example: >
			func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
			...
			let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
			let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
			...
			call Func2('name')
<		Invokes the function as with: >
			call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')

<		The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
		In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
			function Callback() dict
			   echo "called for " . self.name
			endfunction
			...
			let context = {"name": "example"}
			let Func = function('Callback', context)
			...
			call Func()	" will echo: called for example
<		The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
		arguments, these two are equivalent: >
			let Func = function('Callback', context)
			let Func = context.Callback

<		The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
			function Callback(arg1, count) dict
			...
			let context = {"name": "example"}
			let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
			...
			call Func(500)
<		Invokes the function as with: >
			call context.Callback('one', 500)

garbagecollect([{atexit}])				*garbagecollect()*
		Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
		that have circular references.

There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
		automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
		for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'.  Items without
		circular references are always freed when they become unused.
		This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
		|Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
		for a long time.

When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
		collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
		done before.  This is useful when checking for memory leaks.

The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
		it's safe to perform.  This is when waiting for the user to
		type a character.  To force garbage collection immediately use
		|test_garbagecollect_now()|.

get({list}, {idx} [, {default}])			*get()*
		Get item {idx} from |List| {list}.  When this item is not
		available return {default}.  Return zero when {default} is
		omitted.
get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
		Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}.  When this
		item is not available return {default}.  Return zero when
		{default} is omitted.
get({func}, {what})
		Get an item with from Funcref {func}.  Possible values for
		{what} are:
			"name"	The function name
			"func"	The function
			"dict"	The dictionary
			"args"	The list with arguments

*getbufinfo()*
getbufinfo([{expr}])
getbufinfo([{dict}])
		Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.

Without an argument information about all the buffers is
		returned.

When the argument is a Dictionary only the buffers matching
		the specified criteria are returned.  The following keys can
		be specified in {dict}:
			buflisted	include only listed buffers.
			bufloaded	include only loaded buffers.
			bufmodified	include only modified buffers.

Otherwise, {expr} specifies a particular buffer to return
		information for.  For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()|
		above.  If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
		Otherwise the result is an empty list.

Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
		entries:
			bufnr		buffer number.
			changed		TRUE if the buffer is modified.
			changedtick	number of changes made to the buffer.
			hidden		TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
			listed		TRUE if the buffer is listed.
			lnum		current line number in buffer.
			loaded		TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
			name		full path to the file in the buffer.
			signs		list of signs placed in the buffer.
					Each list item is a dictionary with
					the following fields:
					    id	  sign identifier
					    lnum  line number
					    name  sign name
			variables	a reference to the dictionary with
					buffer-local variables.
			windows		list of |window-ID|s that display this
					buffer

Examples: >
			for buf in getbufinfo()
			    echo buf.name
			endfor
			for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
			    if buf.changed
				....
			    endif
			endfor
<
		To get buffer-local options use: >
			getbufvar({bufnr}, '&')

<
							*getbufline()*
getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}])
		Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
		(inclusive) in the buffer {expr}.  If {end} is omitted, a
		|List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.

For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.

For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
		buffer.  Otherwise a number must be used.

When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
		lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.

When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
		it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
		buffer.  When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
		returned.

This function works only for loaded buffers.  For unloaded and
		non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.

Example: >
			:let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")

getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}])				*getbufvar()*
		The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
		{varname} in buffer {expr}.  Note that the name without "b:"
		must be used.
		When {varname} is empty returns a dictionary with all the
		buffer-local variables.
		When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a dictionary with all
		the buffer-local options.
		Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
		a buffer-local option.
		This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
		doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
		window-local option.
		For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
		When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
		string is returned, there is no error message.
		Examples: >
			:let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
			:echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
<
getchangelist({expr})					*getchangelist()*
		Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {expr}. For the use
		of {expr}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't
		exist, an empty list is returned.

The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
		locations and the current position in the list.  Each
		entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
		entries:
			col		column number
			coladd		column offset for 'virtualedit'
			lnum		line number
		If buffer {expr} is the current buffer, then the current
		position refers to the position in the list. For other
		buffers, it is set to the length of the list.

getchar([expr])						*getchar()*
		Get a single character from the user or input stream.
		If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
		If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
			Return zero otherwise.
		If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
			not consumed.  Return zero if no character available.

Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
		special key is returned.  If it is a single character, the
		result is a number.  Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
		Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
		For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
		starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128).  This is the same value as
		the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>".  The returned value is
		also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
		that is not included in the character.

When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
		while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
		sequence.

When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned.  For a
		one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
		Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.

Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.

When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
		returned.  The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
		|v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.  This
		example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
			let c = getchar()
			if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
			  exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
			  exe v:mouse_lnum
			  exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
			endif
<
		When using bracketed paste only the first character is
		returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
		|xterm-bracketed-paste|.

There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
		user that a character has to be typed.
		There is no mapping for the character.
		Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
		key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
		sequence.  Examples: >
			getchar() == "\<Del>"
			getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
<		This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
			:nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
			:function FindChar()
			:  let c = nr2char(getchar())
			:  while col('.') < col('$') - 1
			:    normal l
			:    if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
			:      break
			:    endif
			:  endwhile
			:endfunction
<
		You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
		|<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
		another character: >
			:function GetKey()
			:  let c = getchar()
			:  while c == "\<CursorHold>"
			:    let c = getchar()
			:  endwhile
			:  return c
			:endfunction

getcharmod()						*getcharmod()*
		The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
		the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
		These values are added together:
			2	shift
			4	control
			8	alt (meta)
			16	meta (when it's different from ALT)
			32	mouse double click
			64	mouse triple click
			96	mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
			128	command (Macintosh only)
		Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
		character itself are obtained.  Thus Shift-a results in "A"
		without a modifier.

getcharsearch()						*getcharsearch()*
		Return the current character search information as a {dict}
		with the following entries:

char	character previously used for a character
				search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
				if no character search has been performed
		    forward	direction of character search; 1 for forward,
				0 for backward
		    until	type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
				character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
				character search

This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
		forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
		character search: >
			:nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
			:nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
<		Also see |setcharsearch()|.

getcmdwintype()						*getcmdwintype()*
		Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
		values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
		when not in the command-line window.

getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])		*getcompletion()*
		Return a list of command-line completion matches. {type}
		specifies what for.  The following completion types are
		supported:

arglist		file names in argument list
		augroup		autocmd groups
		buffer		buffer names
		behave		:behave suboptions
		color		color schemes
		command		Ex command (and arguments)
		compiler	compilers
		cscope		|:cscope| suboptions
		dir		directory names
		environment	environment variable names
		event		autocommand events
		expression	Vim expression
		file		file and directory names
		file_in_path	file and directory names in |'path'|
		filetype	filetype names |'filetype'|
		function	function name
		help		help subjects
		highlight	highlight groups
		history		:history suboptions
		locale		locale names (as output of locale -a)
		mapclear        buffer argument
		mapping		mapping name
		menu		menus
		messages	|:messages| suboptions
		option		options
		packadd		optional package |pack-add| names
		shellcmd	Shell command
		sign		|:sign| suboptions
		syntax		syntax file names |'syntax'|
		syntime		|:syntime| suboptions
		tag		tags
		tag_listfiles	tags, file names
		user		user names
		var		user variables

If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are returned.
		Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned. See
		|wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.

If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
		is applied to filter the results.  Otherwise all the matches
		are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.

If there are no matches, an empty list is returned.  An
		invalid value for {type} produces an error.

*getcurpos()*
getcurpos()	Get the position of the cursor.  This is like getpos('.'), but
		includes an extra item in the list:
		    [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
		The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
		cursor vertically.  Also see |getpos()|.

This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
			let save_cursor = getcurpos()
			MoveTheCursorAround
			call setpos('.', save_cursor)
<		Note that this only works within the window.  See
		|winrestview()| for restoring more state.
							*getcwd()*
getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
		The result is a String, which is the name of the current
		working directory.
		Without arguments, for the current window.

With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
		in the current tab page.  {winnr} can be the window number or
		the |window-ID|.
		If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
		directory.  See also |haslocaldir()|.

With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
		the window in the specified tab page.
		Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.

getfsize({fname})					*getfsize()*
		The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
		given file {fname}.
		If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
		If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
		If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
		is returned.

getfontname([{name}])					*getfontname()*
		Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
		used.  Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
		|hl-Normal|.
		With an argument a check is done whether {name} is a valid
		font name.  If not then an empty string is returned.
		Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
		GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
		Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
		gvimrc file.  Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
		function just after the GUI has started.
		Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
		a valid name does not work.

getfperm({fname})					*getfperm()*
		The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
		permissions of the given file {fname}.
		If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
		empty string is returned.
		The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
		"rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
		of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
		If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
		is replaced with the string "-".  Examples: >
			:echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
			:echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
<		This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
		the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".

For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.

getftime({fname})					*getftime()*
		The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
		the given file {fname}.  The value is measured as seconds
		since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime().  See also
		|localtime()| and |strftime()|.
		If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.

getftype({fname})					*getftype()*
		The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
		file of the given file {fname}.
		If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
		Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
		results:
			Normal file		"file"
			Directory		"dir"
			Symbolic link		"link"
			Block device		"bdev"
			Character device	"cdev"
			Socket			"socket"
			FIFO			"fifo"
			All other		"other"
		Example: >
			getftype("/home")
<		Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
		systems that support it.  On some systems only "dir" and
		"file" are returned.  On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
		directory returns "dir" instead of "link".

getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])			*getjumplist()*
		Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.

Without arguments use the current window.
		With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
		{winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
		With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
		page.

The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
		locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
		Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
		the following entries:
			bufnr		buffer number
			col		column number
			coladd		column offset for 'virtualedit'
			filename	filename if available
			lnum		line number

*getline()*
getline({lnum} [, {end}])
		Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
		from the current buffer.  Example: >
			getline(1)
<		When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
		digit, line() is called to translate the String into a Number.
		To get the line under the cursor: >
			getline(".")
<		When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
		lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.

When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
		a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
		including line {end}.
		{end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
		Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
		When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
		Example: >
			:let start = line('.')
			:let end = search("^$") - 1
			:let lines = getline(start, end)

<		To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|

getloclist({nr} [, {what}])				*getloclist()*
		Returns a list with all the entries in the location list for
		window {nr}.  {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {nr} is zero the current window is used.

For a location list window, the displayed location list is
		returned.  For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
		returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.

If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
		returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
		|getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.

getmatches()						*getmatches()*
		Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined by
		|matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.  |getmatches()| is
		useful in combination with |setmatches()|, as |setmatches()|
		can restore a list of matches saved by |getmatches()|.
		Example: >
			:echo getmatches()
<			[{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
			'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
			'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
			:let m = getmatches()
			:call clearmatches()
			:echo getmatches()
<			[] >
			:call setmatches(m)
			:echo getmatches()
<			[{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
			'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
			'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
			:unlet m
<
							*getpid()*
getpid()	Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
		On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
		exits.  On MS-DOS it's always zero.

*getpos()*
getpos({expr})	Get the position for {expr}.  For possible values of {expr}
		see |line()|.  For getting the cursor position see
		|getcurpos()|.
		The result is a |List| with four numbers:
		    [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
		"bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
		is the buffer number of the mark.
		"lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer.  The first
		column is 1.
		The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used.  Then
		it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
		character.  E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
		character.
		Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
		(visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
		'> is a large number.
		This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
			let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
			...
			call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
<		Also see |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.

getqflist([{what}])					*getqflist()*
		Returns a list with all the current quickfix errors.  Each
		list item is a dictionary with these entries:
			bufnr	number of buffer that has the file name, use
				bufname() to get the name
			lnum	line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
			col	column number (first column is 1)
			vcol	|TRUE|: "col" is visual column
				|FALSE|: "col" is byte index
			nr	error number
			pattern	search pattern used to locate the error
			text	description of the error
			type	type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
			valid	|TRUE|: recognized error message

When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
		returned. Quickfix list entries with non-existing buffer
		number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero.

Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
		do something with them: >
			:vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
			:for d in getqflist()
			:   echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
			:endfor
<
		If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
		returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
		following string items are supported in {what}:
			changedtick	get the total number of changes made
					to the list
			context	get the context stored with |setqflist()|
			efm	errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
				not present, then the 'errorformat' option
				value is used.
			id	get information for the quickfix list with
				|quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
				current list or the list specified by "nr"
			idx	index of the current entry in the list
			items	quickfix list entries
			lines	use 'errorformat' to extract items from a list
				of lines and return the resulting entries.
				Only a |List| type is accepted.  The current
				quickfix list is not modified.
			nr	get information for this quickfix list; zero
				means the current quickfix list and "$" means
				the last quickfix list
			size	number of entries in the quickfix list
			title	get the list title
			winid	get the quickfix |window-ID|
			all	all of the above quickfix properties
		Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
		particular item, set it to zero.
		If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
		If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
		specified by "id" is used.
		To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
		"$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
		contains the quickfix stack size.
		When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
		are ignored.  The returned dictionary contains the entry
		"items" with the list of entries.

The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
			changedtick	total number of changes made to the
					list |quickfix-changedtick|
			context	context information stored with |setqflist()|.
				If not present, set to "".
			id	quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
				present, set to 0.
			idx	index of the current entry in the list. If not
				present, set to 0.
			items	quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
				an empty list.
			nr	quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
			size	number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
				present, set to 0.
			title	quickfix list title text. If not present, set
				to "".
			winid	quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0

Examples: >
			:echo getqflist({'all': 1})
			:echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
			:echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
<

getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])			*getreg()*
		The result is a String, which is the contents of register
		{regname}.  Example: >
			:let cliptext = getreg('*')
<		When {regname} was not set the result is an empty string.

getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
		register.  (For use in maps.)
		getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
		be restored with |setreg()|.  For other registers the extra
		argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.

If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
		to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
		about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
		third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
		(see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
		When the register was not set an empty list is returned.

If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.

getregtype([{regname}])					*getregtype()*
		The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
		The value will be one of:
		    "v"			for |characterwise| text
		    "V"			for |linewise| text
		    "<CTRL-V>{width}"	for |blockwise-visual| text
		    ""			for an empty or unknown register
		<CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
		If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.

gettabinfo([{arg}])					*gettabinfo()*
		If {arg} is not specified, then information about all the tab
		pages is returned as a List. Each List item is a Dictionary.
		Otherwise, {arg} specifies the tab page number and information
		about that one is returned.  If the tab page does not exist an
		empty List is returned.

Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries:
			tabnr		tab page number.
			variables	a reference to the dictionary with
					tabpage-local variables
			windows		List of |window-ID|s in the tag page.

gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}])				*gettabvar()*
		Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
		{tabnr}. |t:var|
		Tabs are numbered starting with one.
		When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all tab-local
		variables is returned.
		Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
		When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
		string is returned, there is no error message.

gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}])		*gettabwinvar()*
		Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
		{winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
		When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all window-local
		variables is returned.
		When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
		window-local options in a Dictionary.
		Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
		window-local option.
		Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
		Tabs are numbered starting with one.  For the current tabpage
		use |getwinvar()|.
		{winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
		This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
		window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
		or buffer-local variable.
		When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
		empty string is returned, there is no error message.
		Examples: >
			:let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
			:echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
<
getwinpos([{timeout}])					*getwinpos()*
		The result is a list with two numbers, the result of
		getwinposx() and getwinposy() combined: 
			[x-pos, y-pos]
		{timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
		a response from the terminal.  When omitted 100 msec is used.
		Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
		When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
		within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
		if available.  This can be used to poll for the position and
		do some work in the mean time: >
			while 1
			  let res = getwinpos(1)
			  if res[0] >= 0
			    break
			  endif
			  " Do some work here
			endwhile
<
							*getwinposx()*
getwinposx()	The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
		the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
		xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
		The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
		The value can be used with `:winpos`.

*getwinposy()*
getwinposy()	The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
		the top of the GUI Vim window.  Also works for an xterm (uses
		a timeout of 100 msec).
		The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
		The value can be used with `:winpos`.

getwininfo([{winid}])					*getwininfo()*
		Returns information about windows as a List with Dictionaries.

If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
		is returned.  If the window does not exist the result is an
		empty list.

Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
		tab pages is returned.

Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries:
			bufnr		number of buffer in the window
			height		window height (excluding winbar)
			winbar		1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
					otherwise
			loclist		1 if showing a location list
					{only with the +quickfix feature}
			quickfix	1 if quickfix or location list window
					{only with the +quickfix feature}
			terminal	1 if a terminal window
					{only with the +terminal feature}
			tabnr		tab page number
			variables	a reference to the dictionary with
					window-local variables
			width		window width
			winid		|window-ID|
			winnr		window number

To obtain all window-local variables use: >
			gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')

getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}])				*getwinvar()*
		Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
		Examples: >
			:let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
			:echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
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glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])		*glob()*
		Expand the file wildcards in {expr}.  See |wildcards| for the
		use of special characters.

Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
		the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
		one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
		'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
		'wildignorecase' always applies.

When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a List
		with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
		you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
		Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
		matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.

If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.

A name for a non-existing file is not included.  A symbolic
		link is only included if it points to an existing file.
		However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
		|TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.

For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
		any external command.  Example: >
			:let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
			:let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
<		The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
		item per line.  Spaces inside an item are allowed.

See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables.  See
		|system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.

glob2regpat({expr})					 *glob2regpat()*
		Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
		pattern.  The result can be used to match with a string that
		is a file name.  E.g. >
			if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
<		This is equivalent to: >
			if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
<		When {expr} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
		empty string.
		Note that the result depends on the system.  On MS-Windows
		a backslash usually means a path separator.

*globpath()*
globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
		Perform glob() on all directories in {path} and concatenate
		the results.  Example: >
			:echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
<
		{path} is a comma-separated list of directory names.  Each
		directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
		|glob()|.  A path separator is inserted when needed.
		To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
		backslash.  Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
		trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
		If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
		error message.

When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a List
		with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
		also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
		the result is a String and when there are several matches,
		they are separated by <NL> characters.  Example: >
			:echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
<
		{alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.

The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
		For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
		in 'runtimepath' and below: >
			:echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
<		Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
		supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.

*has()*
has({feature})	The result is a Number, which is 1 if the feature {feature} is
		supported, zero otherwise.  The {feature} argument is a
		string.  See |feature-list| below.
		Also see |exists()|.

has_key({dict}, {key})					*has_key()*
		The result is a Number, which is 1 if |Dictionary| {dict} has
		an entry with key {key}.  Zero otherwise.

haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])			*haslocaldir()*
		The result is a Number, which is 1 when the window has set a
		local path via |:lcd|, and 0 otherwise.

Without arguments use the current window.
		With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
		With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
		page.
		{winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.

hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])			*hasmapto()*
		The result is a Number, which is 1 if there is a mapping that
		contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is mapped to)
		and this mapping exists in one of the modes indicated by
		{mode}.
		When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
		instead of mappings.  Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
		Command-line mode.
		Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
		buffer are checked for a match.
		If no matching mapping is found 0 is returned.
		The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
			n	Normal mode
			v	Visual mode
			o	Operator-pending mode
			i	Insert mode
			l	Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
			c	Command-line mode
		When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.

This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
		to a function in a Vim script.  Example: >
			:if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
			:   map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
			:endif
<		This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
		already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".

histadd({history}, {item})				*histadd()*
		Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
		one of:					*hist-names*
			"cmd"	 or ":"	  command line history
			"search" or "/"   search pattern history
			"expr"	 or "="   typed expression history
			"input"  or "@"	  input line history
			"debug"  or ">"   debug command history
			empty		  the current or last used history
		The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
		character is sufficient.
		If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
		shifted to become the newest entry.
		The result is a Number: 1 if the operation was successful,
		otherwise 0 is returned.

Example: >
			:call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
			:let date=input("Enter date: ")
<		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.

histdel({history} [, {item}])				*histdel()*
		Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries.  See |hist-names|
		for the possible values of {history}.

If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
		regular expression.  All entries matching that expression will
		be removed from the history (if there are any).
		Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
		If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
		an index, see |:history-indexing|.  The respective entry will
		be removed if it exists.

The result is a Number: 1 for a successful operation,
		otherwise 0 is returned.

Examples:
		Clear expression register history: >
			:call histdel("expr")
<
		Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
			:call histdel("/", '^\*')
<
		The following three are equivalent: >
			:call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
			:call histdel("search", -1)
			:call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
<
		To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
		the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
			:call histdel("search", -1)
			:let @/ = histget("search", -1)

histget({history} [, {index}])				*histget()*
		The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
		{history}.  See |hist-names| for the possible values of
		{history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}.  If there is
		no such entry, an empty String is returned.  When {index} is
		omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.

Examples:
		Redo the second last search from history. >
			:execute '/' . histget("search", -2)

<		Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
		the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
			:command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
<
histnr({history})					*histnr()*
		The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
		See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
		If an error occurred, -1 is returned.

Example: >
			:let inp_index = histnr("expr")
<
hlexists({name})					*hlexists()*
		The result is a Number, which is non-zero if a highlight group
		called {name} exists.  This is when the group has been
		defined in some way.  Not necessarily when highlighting has
		been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
		item.
							*highlight_exists()*
		Obsolete name: highlight_exists().

*hlID()*
hlID({name})	The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
		with name {name}.  When the highlight group doesn't exist,
		zero is returned.
		This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
		group.  For example, to get the background color of the
		"Comment" group: >
	:echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
<							*highlightID()*
		Obsolete name: highlightID().

hostname()						*hostname()*
		The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
		which Vim is currently running.  Machine names greater than
		256 characters long are truncated.

iconv({expr}, {from}, {to})				*iconv()*
		The result is a String, which is the text {expr} converted
		from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
		When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
		returned.  When some characters could not be converted they
		are replaced with "?".
		The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
		can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
		Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
		feature.  Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
		can be done.
		This can be used to display messages with special characters,
		no matter what 'encoding' is set to.  Write the message in
		UTF-8 and use: >
			echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
<		Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
		from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8.  You
		cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
		{only available when compiled with the |+multi_byte| feature}

*indent()*
indent({lnum})	The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
		current buffer.  The indent is counted in spaces, the value
		of 'tabstop' is relevant.  {lnum} is used just like in
		|getline()|.
		When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.

index({list}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])			*index()*
		Return the lowest index in |List| {list} where the item has a
		value equal to {expr}.  There is no automatic conversion, so
		the String "4" is different from the Number 4.  And the number
		4 is different from the Float 4.0.  The value of 'ignorecase'
		is not used here, case always matters.
		If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
		{start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
		When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case.  Otherwise
		case must match.
		-1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {list}.
		Example: >
			:let idx = index(words, "the")
			:if index(numbers, 123) >= 0

input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])		*input()*
		The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
		the command-line.  The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
		string, or a blank string (for no prompt).  A '\n' can be used
		in the prompt to start a new line.
		The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
		The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
		editing commands and mappings.  There is a separate history
		for lines typed for input().
		Example: >
			:if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
			:  echo "Cheers!"
			:endif
<
		If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
		is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
		Example: >
			:let color = input("Color? ", "white")

<		The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
		completion supported for the input.  Without it completion is
		not performed.  The supported completion types are the same as
		that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
		"-complete=" argument.  Refer to |:command-completion| for
		more information.  Example: >
			let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
<
		NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
		the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
		Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
		consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
		mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
		Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
		after input() to avoid that.  Another solution is to avoid
		that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
		|:execute| or |:normal|.

Example with a mapping: >
			:nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
			:function GetFoo()
			:  call inputsave()
			:  let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
			:  call inputrestore()
			:endfunction

inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])		*inputdialog()*
		Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
		are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
		Example: >
		   :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
		   :if n != ""
		   :  let &sw = n
		   :endif
<		When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned.  When
		omitted an empty string is returned.
		Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button.  Hitting
		<Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
		NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.

inputlist({textlist})					*inputlist()*
		{textlist} must be a |List| of strings.  This |List| is
		displayed, one string per line.  The user will be prompted to
		enter a number, which is returned.
		The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
		mouse.  For the first string 0 is returned.  When clicking
		above the first item a negative number is returned.  When
		clicking on the prompt one more than the length of {textlist}
		is returned.
		Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
		it won't work.  It's a good idea to put the entry number at
		the start of the string.  And put a prompt in the first item.
		Example: >
			let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
				\ '2. green', '3. blue'])

inputrestore()						*inputrestore()*
		Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
		Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
		called.  Calling it more often is harmless though.
		Returns 1 when there is nothing to restore, 0 otherwise.

inputsave()						*inputsave()*
		Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
		a following prompt gets input from the user.  Should be
		followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt.  Can
		be used several times, in which case there must be just as
		many inputrestore() calls.
		Returns 1 when out of memory, 0 otherwise.

inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}])			*inputsecret()*
		This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
		two exceptions:
		a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
		asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
		b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
		|history| stack.
		The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
		typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
		NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.

insert({list}, {item} [, {idx}])			*insert()*
		Insert {item} at the start of |List| {list}.
		If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
		{idx}.  If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
		like omitting {idx}.  A negative {idx} is also possible, see
		|list-index|.  -1 inserts just before the last item.
		Returns the resulting |List|.  Examples: >
			:let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
			:call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
			:call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
<		The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
		Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
		item.  Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.

invert({expr})						*invert()*
		Bitwise invert.  The argument is converted to a number.  A
		List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.  Example: >
			:let bits = invert(bits)

isdirectory({directory})				*isdirectory()*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
		with the name {directory} exists.  If {directory} doesn't
		exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|.  {directory}
		is any expression, which is used as a String.

islocked({expr})					*islocked()* *E786*
		The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
		name of a locked variable.
		{expr} must be the name of a variable, |List| item or
		|Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!  Example: >
			:let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
			:lockvar 1 alist
			:echo islocked('alist')		" 1
			:echo islocked('alist[1]')	" 0

<		When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
		message.  Use |exists()| to check for existence.

isnan({expr})						*isnan()*
		Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
			echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
<			1 ~

{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

items({dict})						*items()*
		Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}.  Each
		|List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
		entry and the value of this entry.  The |List| is in arbitrary
		order.

job_getchannel({job})					 *job_getchannel()*
		Get the channel handle that {job} is using.
		To check if the job has no channel: >
			if string(job_getchannel()) == 'channel fail'
<
		{only available when compiled with the |+job| feature}

job_info({job})						*job_info()*
		Returns a Dictionary with information about {job}:
		   "status"	what |job_status()| returns
		   "channel"	what |job_getchannel()| returns
		   "process"	process ID
		   "tty_in"	terminal input name, empty when none
		   "tty_out"	terminal output name, empty when none
		   "exitval"	only valid when "status" is "dead"
		   "exit_cb"	function to be called on exit
		   "stoponexit"	|job-stoponexit|

job_setoptions({job}, {options})			*job_setoptions()*
		Change options for {job}.  Supported are:
		   "stoponexit"	|job-stoponexit|
		   "exit_cb"	|job-exit_cb|

job_start({command} [, {options}])			*job_start()*
		Start a job and return a Job object.  Unlike |system()| and
		|:!cmd| this does not wait for the job to finish.
		To start a job in a terminal window see |term_start()|.

{command} can be a String.  This works best on MS-Windows.  On
		Unix it is split up in white-separated parts to be passed to
		execvp().  Arguments in double quotes can contain white space.

{command} can be a List, where the first item is the executable
		and further items are the arguments.  All items are converted
		to String.  This works best on Unix.

On MS-Windows, job_start() makes a GUI application hidden. If
		want to show it, Use |:!start| instead.

The command is executed directly, not through a shell, the
		'shell' option is not used.  To use the shell: >
	let job = job_start(["/bin/sh", "-c", "echo hello"])
<		Or: >
	let job = job_start('/bin/sh -c "echo hello"')
<		Note that this will start two processes, the shell and the
		command it executes.  If you don't want this use the "exec"
		shell command.

On Unix $PATH is used to search for the executable only when
		the command does not contain a slash.

The job will use the same terminal as Vim.  If it reads from
		stdin the job and Vim will be fighting over input, that
		doesn't work.  Redirect stdin and stdout to avoid problems: >
	let job = job_start(['sh', '-c', "myserver </dev/null >/dev/null"])
<
		The returned Job object can be used to get the status with
		|job_status()| and stop the job with |job_stop()|.

{options} must be a Dictionary.  It can contain many optional
		items, see |job-options|.

{only available when compiled with the |+job| feature}

job_status({job})					*job_status()* *E916*
		Returns a String with the status of {job}:
			"run"	job is running
			"fail"	job failed to start
			"dead"	job died or was stopped after running

On Unix a non-existing command results in "dead" instead of
		"fail", because a fork happens before the failure can be
		detected.

If an exit callback was set with the "exit_cb" option and the
		job is now detected to be "dead" the callback will be invoked.

For more information see |job_info()|.

{only available when compiled with the |+job| feature}

job_stop({job} [, {how}])					*job_stop()*
		Stop the {job}.  This can also be used to signal the job.

When {how} is omitted or is "term" the job will be terminated.
		For Unix SIGTERM is sent.  On MS-Windows the job will be
		terminated forcedly (there is no "gentle" way).
		This goes to the process group, thus children may also be
		affected.

Effect for Unix:
			"term"	 SIGTERM (default)
			"hup"	 SIGHUP
			"quit"	 SIGQUIT
			"int"	 SIGINT
			"kill"	 SIGKILL (strongest way to stop)
			number	 signal with that number

Effect for MS-Windows:
			"term"	 terminate process forcedly (default)
			"hup"	 CTRL_BREAK
			"quit"	 CTRL_BREAK
			"int"	 CTRL_C
			"kill"	 terminate process forcedly
			Others	 CTRL_BREAK

On Unix the signal is sent to the process group.  This means
		that when the job is "sh -c command" it affects both the shell
		and the command.

The result is a Number: 1 if the operation could be executed,
		0 if "how" is not supported on the system.
		Note that even when the operation was executed, whether the
		job was actually stopped needs to be checked with
		|job_status()|.

If the status of the job is "dead", the signal will not be
		sent.  This is to avoid to stop the wrong job (esp. on Unix,
		where process numbers are recycled).

When using "kill" Vim will assume the job will die and close
		the channel.

{only available when compiled with the |+job| feature}

join({list} [, {sep}])					*join()*
		Join the items in {list} together into one String.
		When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items.  If
		{sep} is omitted a single space is used.
		Note that {sep} is not added at the end.  You might want to
		add it there too: >
			let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
<		String items are used as-is.  |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
		converted into a string like with |string()|.
		The opposite function is |split()|.

js_decode({string})					*js_decode()*
		This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
		- Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
		- Strings can be in single quotes.
		- Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
		  result in v:none items.

js_encode({expr})					*js_encode()*
		This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
		- Object key names are not in quotes.
		- v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
		  commas.
		For example, the Vim object:
			[1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
		Will be encoded as:
			[1,,{one:1},,] ~
		While json_encode() would produce:
			[1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
		This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
		than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.

json_decode({string})					*json_decode()*
		This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
		in Vim values.  See |json_encode()| for the relation between
		JSON and Vim values.
		The decoding is permissive:
		- A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
		  "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
		- More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
		  "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
		  "Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored) are accepted.
		- Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
		  for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
		- Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
		  false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
		- Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
		  escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. "	" (tab
		  character in string) for "\t".
		- Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
		  ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
		- A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
		  a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
		  json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
		  such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
								*E938*
		A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
		accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
		type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}

json_encode({expr})					*json_encode()*
		Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
		The encoding is specified in:
		https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
		Vim values are converted as follows:
		   Number		decimal number
		   Float		floating point number
		   Float nan		"NaN"
		   Float inf		"Infinity"
		   String		in double quotes (possibly null)
		   Funcref		not possible, error
		   List			as an array (possibly null); when
					used recursively: []
		   Dict			as an object (possibly null); when
					used recursively: {}
		   v:false		"false"
		   v:true		"true"
		   v:none		"null"
		   v:null		"null"
		Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values.  This is
		missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
		allow it.  If not then you will get an error.

keys({dict})						*keys()*
		Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}.  The |List| is in
		arbitrary order.

*len()* *E701*
len({expr})	The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
		When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
		used, as with |strlen()|.
		When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
		returned.
		When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
		|Dictionary| is returned.
		Otherwise an error is given.

*libcall()* *E364* *E368*
libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
		Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
		with single argument {argument}.
		This is useful to call functions in a library that you
		especially made to be used with Vim.  Since only one argument
		is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
		limited.
		The result is the String returned by the function.  If the
		function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
		to Vim.
		If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
		If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
		int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
		null-terminated string.
		This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.

libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
		Vim without having to recompile the program.  It is NOT a
		means to call system functions!  If you try to do so Vim will
		very probably crash.

For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
		and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
		used in Windows System DLLs).  The function must take exactly
		one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
		and must return a character pointer or NULL.  The character
		pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
		after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
		DLL).  If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
		leak away.  Using a static buffer in the function should work,
		it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.

WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
		crash!	This also happens if the function returns a number,
		because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
		For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
		without the ".DLL" suffix.  A full path is only required if
		the DLL is not in the usual places.
		For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
		object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
		{only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
		feature is present}
		Examples: >
			:echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
<
							*libcallnr()*
libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
		Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
		int instead of a string.
		{only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
		feature is present}
		Examples: >
			:echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
			:call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
			:call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
<
							*line()*
line({expr})	The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
		position given with {expr}.  The accepted positions are:
		    .	    the cursor position
		    $	    the last line in the current buffer
		    'x	    position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
			    returned)
		    w0	    first line visible in current window (one if the
			    display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
		    w$	    last line visible in current window (this is one
			    less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
		    v	    In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
			    cursor is the end).  When not in Visual mode
			    returns the cursor position.  Differs from |'<| in
			    that it's updated right away.
		Note that a mark in another file can be used.  The line number
		then applies to another buffer.
		To get the column number use |col()|.  To get both use
		|getpos()|.
		Examples: >
			line(".")		line number of the cursor
			line("'t")		line number of mark t
			line("'" . marker)	line number of mark marker
<							*last-position-jump*
		This autocommand jumps to the last known position in a file
		just after opening it, if the '" mark is set: >
     :au BufReadPost *
	 \ if line("'\"") > 1 && line("'\"") <= line("$") && &ft !~# 'commit'
	 \ |   exe "normal! g`\""
	 \ | endif

line2byte({lnum})					*line2byte()*
		Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
		{lnum}.  This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
		the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer.  The first
		line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
		This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
		below the last line: >
			line2byte(line("$") + 1)
<		This is the buffer size plus one.  If 'fileencoding' is empty
		it is the file size plus one.
		When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset| feature has been
		disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
		Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.

lispindent({lnum})					*lispindent()*
		Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
		indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
		The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
		relevant.  {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
		When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
		|+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned.

localtime()						*localtime()*
		Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
		1970.  See also |strftime()| and |getftime()|.

log({expr})						*log()*
		Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
		(0, inf].
		Examples: >
			:echo log(10)
<			2.302585 >
			:echo log(exp(5))
<			5.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

log10({expr})						*log10()*
		Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo log10(1000)
<			3.0 >
			:echo log10(0.01)
<			-2.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

luaeval({expr} [, {expr}])					*luaeval()*
		Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
		to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
		argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
		Strings are returned as they are.
		Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
		Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
		with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
		Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
		as-is.
		Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
		See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
		{only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}

map({expr1}, {expr2})					*map()*
		{expr1} must be a |List| or a |Dictionary|.
		Replace each item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating
		{expr2}.  {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.

Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
		used as an expression again.  Often it is good to use a
		|literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.  You
		still have to double ' quotes

If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
			1. The key or the index of the current item.
			2. the value of the current item.
		The function must return the new value of the item. Example
		that changes each value by "key-value": >
			func KeyValue(key, val)
			  return a:key . '-' . a:val
			endfunc
			call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
<		It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
			call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
<		If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
			call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
<
		The operation is done in-place.  If you want a |List| or
		|Dictionary| to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
			:let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')

maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])			*maparg()*
		When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
		{name} in mode {mode}.  The returned String has special
		characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
		listing.

When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
		returned.

The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
		command.

{mode} can be one of these strings:
			"n"	Normal
			"v"	Visual (including Select)
			"o"	Operator-pending
			"i"	Insert
			"c"	Cmd-line
			"s"	Select
			"x"	Visual
			"l"	langmap |language-mapping|
			"t"	Terminal-Job
			""	Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
		When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.

When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
		instead of mappings.

When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
		containing all the information of the mapping with the
		following items:
		  "lhs"	     The {lhs} of the mapping.
		  "rhs"	     The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
		  "silent"   1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
		  "noremap"  1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
		  "expr"     1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
		  "buffer"   1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
		  "mode"     Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
			     addition to the modes mentioned above, these
			     characters will be used:
			     " "     Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
			     "!"     Insert and Commandline mode
				     (|mapmode-ic|)
		  "sid"	     The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
			     (|<SID>|).
		  "nowait"   Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
			     (|:map-<nowait>|).

The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
		then the global mappings.
		This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
		mapped, and have it do the original mapping too.  Sketch: >
			exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')

mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])			*mapcheck()*
		Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
		{mode}.  See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
		{name}.
		When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
		instead of mappings.
		A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
		with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.

matches mapping "a"	"ab"	"abc" ~
		   mapcheck("a")	yes	yes	 yes
		   mapcheck("abc")	yes	yes	 yes
		   mapcheck("ax")	yes	no	 no
		   mapcheck("b")	no	no	 no

The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
		mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
		mapping for {name} exactly.
		When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
		String is returned.  If there is one, the rhs of that mapping
		is returned.  If there are several mappings that start with
		{name}, the rhs of one of them is returned.
		The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
		then the global mappings.
		This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
		without being ambiguous.  Example: >
	:if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
	:   map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
	:endif
<		This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
		mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".

match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])			*match()*
		When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
		first item where {pat} matches.  Each item is used as a
		String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
		Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String.  The result is a
		Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
		{pat} matches.
		A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
		If there is no match -1 is returned.
		For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
		Example: >
			:echo match("testing", "ing")	" results in 4
			:echo match([1, 'x'], '\a')	" results in 1
<		See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
								*strpbrk()*
		Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function.  But you can do: >
			:let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
<								*strcasestr()*
		Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function.  But you can add
		"\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
			:let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
<
		If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
		{start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
		The result, however, is still the index counted from the
		first character/item.  Example: >
			:echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
<		result is again "4". >
			:echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
<		result is again "4". >
			:echo match("testing", "t", 2)
<		result is "3".
		For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
		{start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}.  Except
		when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
		{start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
		backwards compatible).
		For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0.  For a list
		the index is counted from the end.
		If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
		String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.

When {count} is given use the {count}'th match.  When a match
		is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
		character further.  Thus this example results in 1: >
			echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
<		In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
		Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
		see above.

See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
		The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
		the pattern.  'smartcase' is NOT used.  The matching is always
		done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.

*matchadd()* *E798* *E799* *E801*
matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
		Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
		"match").  It will be highlighted with {group}.  Returns an
		identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
		match using |matchdelete()|.
		Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
		or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}.  The
		'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
		The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
		concealed.

The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
		match.  A match with a high priority will have its
		highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
		A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
		exception).  If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
		default priority is 10.  The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
		hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
		overrule it.  Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
		mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
		always overrule syntax highlighting.

The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
		match ID.  If a specified ID is already taken, an error
		message will appear and the match will not be added.  An ID
		is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded).  IDs 1, 2
		and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
		respectively.  If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
		|matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.

The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
		values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
		conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
		highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:

conceal	    Special character to show instead of the
				    match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
				    matches, see |:syn-cchar|)

The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
		the |:match| commands.

Example: >
			:highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
			:let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
<		Deletion of the pattern: >
			:call matchdelete(m)

*matchaddpos()*
matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
		Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
		instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
		because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
		sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
		to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
		required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.

The list {pos} can contain one of these items:
		- A number.  This whole line will be highlighted.  The first
		  line has number 1.
		- A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
		  number will be highlighted.
		- A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
		  the line number, the second one is the column number (first
		  column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
		  |col()| would return).  The character at this position will
		  be highlighted.
		- A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
		  the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.

The maximum number of positions is 8.

Example: >
			:highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
			:let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
<		Deletion of the pattern: >
			:call matchdelete(m)

<		Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
		|getmatches()| with an entry "pos1", "pos2", etc., with the
		value a list like the {pos} item.

matcharg({nr})							*matcharg()*
		Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
		|:2match| or |:3match| command.
		Return a |List| with two elements:
			The name of the highlight group used
			The pattern used.
		When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
		When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
		This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
		Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
		to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.

matchdelete({id})			       *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
		Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
		or one of the |:match| commands.  Returns 0 if successful,
		otherwise -1.  See example for |matchadd()|.  All matches can
		be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.

matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])			*matchend()*
		Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
		after the match.  Example: >
			:echo matchend("testing", "ing")
<		results in "7".
							*strspn()* *strcspn()*
		Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
		do it with matchend(): >
			:let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
			:let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
<		Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.

The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
			:echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
<		results in "7". >
			:echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
<		result is "-1".
		When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.

matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])		*matchlist()*
		Same as |match()|, but return a |List|.  The first item in the
		list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
		return.  Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
		in |:substitute|.  When an optional submatch didn't match an
		empty string is used.  Example: >
			echo matchlist('acd', '$a$\?$b$\?$c$\?$.*$')
<		Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
		When there is no match an empty list is returned.

matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])			*matchstr()*
		Same as |match()|, but return the matched string.  Example: >
			:echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
<		results in "ing".
		When there is no match "" is returned.
		The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
			:echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
<		results in "ing". >
			:echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
<		result is "".
		When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
		The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.

matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])		*matchstrpos()*
		Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
		position and the end position of the match.  Example: >
			:echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
<		results in ["ing", 4, 7].
		When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
		The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
			:echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
<		results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
			:echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
<		result is ["", -1, -1].
		When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
		of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
		end position of the match are returned. >
			:echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
<		result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
		The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.

*max()*
max({expr})	Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}.
		{expr} can be a list or a dictionary.  For a dictionary,
		it returns the maximum of all values in the dictionary.
		If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the
		items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
		an error.  An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.

*min()*
min({expr})	Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}.
		{expr} can be a list or a dictionary.  For a dictionary,
		it returns the minimum of all values in the dictionary.
		If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the
		items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
		an error.  An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.

*mkdir()* *E739*
mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
		Create directory {name}.
		If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
		necessary.  Otherwise it must be "".
		If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
		the new directory.  The default is 0755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
		the user readable for others).  Use 0700 to make it unreadable
		for others.  This is only used for the last part of {name}.
		Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be created
		with 0755.
		Example: >
			:call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0700)
<		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
		flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708).
		Not available on all systems.  To check use: >
			:if exists("*mkdir")
<
							*mode()*
mode([expr])	Return a string that indicates the current mode.
		If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
		a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
		returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.

mzeval({expr})							*mzeval()*
		Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
		converted to Vim data structures.
		Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
		Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
		returned as Vim |Lists|.
		Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
		converted to strings.
		All other types are converted to string with display function.
		Examples: >
		    :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
		    :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
		    :echo mzeval("l")
		    :echo mzeval("h")
<
		{only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}

nextnonblank({lnum})					*nextnonblank()*
		Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
		that is not blank.  Example: >
			if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
<		When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
		below it, zero is returned.
		See also |prevnonblank()|.

nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}])				*nr2char()*
		Return a string with a single character, which has the number
		value {expr}.  Examples: >
			nr2char(64)		returns "@"
			nr2char(32)		returns " "
<		When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
		Example for "utf-8": >
			nr2char(300)		returns I with bow character
<		With {utf8} set to 1, always return utf-8 characters.
		Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
		nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
		characters.  nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
		string, thus results in an empty string.

or({expr}, {expr})					*or()*
		Bitwise OR on the two arguments.  The arguments are converted
		to a number.  A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
		Example: >
			:let bits = or(bits, 0x80)

pathshorten({expr})					*pathshorten()*
		Shorten directory names in the path {expr} and return the
		result.  The tail, the file name, is kept as-is.  The other
		components in the path are reduced to single letters.  Leading
		'~' and '.' characters are kept.  Example: >
			:echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
<			~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
		It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.

perleval({expr})					*perleval()*
		Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
		its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
		converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
		Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
		reference to it.
		Example: >
			:echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
<			[1, 2, 3, 4]
		{only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}

pow({x}, {y})						*pow()*
		Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
		{x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo pow(3, 3)
<			27.0 >
			:echo pow(2, 16)
<			65536.0 >
			:echo pow(32, 0.20)
<			2.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

prevnonblank({lnum})					*prevnonblank()*
		Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
		that is not blank.  Example: >
			let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
<		When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
		above it, zero is returned.
		Also see |nextnonblank()|.

printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...)				*printf()*
		Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
		the formatted form of their respective arguments.  Example: >
			printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
<		May result in:
			"  99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~

Often used items are:
		  %s	string
		  %6S	string right-aligned in 6 display cells
		  %6s	string right-aligned in 6 bytes
		  %.9s	string truncated to 9 bytes
		  %c	single byte
		  %d	decimal number
		  %5d	decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
		  %x	hex number
		  %04x	hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
		  %X	hex number using upper case letters
		  %o	octal number
		  %08b	binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
		  %f	floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
		  %F	floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
		  %e	floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
		  %E	floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
		  %g	floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
		  %G	floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
		  %%	the % character itself

Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
		conversion type.  All other characters are copied unchanged to
		the result.

The "%" starts a conversion specification.  The following
		arguments appear in sequence:

%  [flags]  [field-width]  [.precision]  type

flags
			Zero or more of the following flags:

#	      The value should be converted to an "alternate
			      form".  For c, d, and s conversions, this option
			      has no effect.  For o conversions, the precision
			      of the number is increased to force the first
			      character of the output string to a zero (except
			      if a zero value is printed with an explicit
			      precision of zero).
			      For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
			      the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
			      prepended to it.
			      For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
			      the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
			      prepended to it.

0 (zero)  Zero padding.  For all conversions the converted
			      value is padded on the left with zeros rather
			      than blanks.  If a precision is given with a
			      numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
			      flag is ignored.

-	      A negative field width flag; the converted value
			      is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
			      The converted value is padded on the right with
			      blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
			      zeros.  A - overrides a 0 if both are given.

' ' (space)  A blank should be left before a positive
			      number produced by a signed conversion (d).

+	      A sign must always be placed before a number
			      produced by a signed conversion.  A + overrides
			      a space if both are used.

field-width
			An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
			field width.  If the converted value has fewer bytes
			than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
			the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
			been given) to fill out the field width.

.precision
			An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
			followed by an optional digit string.  If the digit
			string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
			This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
			d, o, x, and X conversions, or the maximum number of
			bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions.
			For floating point it is the number of digits after
			the decimal point.

type
			A character that specifies the type of conversion to
			be applied, see below.

A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
		asterisk '*' instead of a digit string.  In this case, a
		Number argument supplies the field width or precision.  A
		negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
		followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
		treated as though it were missing.  Example: >
			:echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
<		This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
		"width" bytes.

The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:

*printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
				*printf-x* *printf-X*
		dbBoxX	The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
			(d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
			unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation.  The letters
			"abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
			"ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
			The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
			digits that must appear; if the converted value
			requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
			zeros.
			In no case does a non-existent or small field width
			cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
			a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
			is expanded to contain the conversion result.
			The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
			The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
			The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
			Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
			ignored when type is known from the argument.

i	alias for d
		D	alias for ld
		U	alias for lu
		O	alias for lo

*printf-c*
		c	The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
			resulting character is written.

*printf-s*
		s	The text of the String argument is used.  If a
			precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
			specified are used.
			If the argument is not a String type, it is
			automatically converted to text with the same format
			as ":echo".
							*printf-S*
		S	The text of the String argument is used.  If a
			precision is specified, no more display cells than the
			number specified are used.  Without the |+multi_byte|
			feature works just like 's'.

*printf-f* *E807*
		f F	The Float argument is converted into a string of the
			form 123.456.  The precision specifies the number of
			digits after the decimal point.  When the precision is
			zero the decimal point is omitted.  When the precision
			is not specified 6 is used.  A really big number
			(out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
			or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
			"0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
			Example: >
				echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
<				12.12
			Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
			Use |round()| when in doubt.

*printf-e* *printf-E*
		e E	The Float argument is converted into a string of the
			form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'.  The
			precision specifies the number of digits after the
			decimal point, like with 'f'.

*printf-g* *printf-G*
		g G	The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
			value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
			(exclusive).  Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
			for 'G'.  When no precision is specified superfluous
			zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
			immediately after the decimal point.  Thus 10000000.0
			results in 1.0e7.

*printf-%*
		%	A '%' is written.  No argument is converted.  The
			complete conversion specification is "%%".

When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
		accepted and automatically converted.
		When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
		is also accepted and automatically converted.
		Any other argument type results in an error message.

*E766* *E767*
		The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
		of "%" items.  If there are not sufficient or too many
		arguments an error is given.  Up to 18 arguments can be used.

pumvisible()						*pumvisible()*
		Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
		otherwise.  See |ins-completion-menu|.
		This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
		popup menu.

py3eval({expr})						*py3eval()*
		Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
		converted to Vim data structures.
		Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
		copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
		'encoding').
		Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
		Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
		keys converted to strings.
		{only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}

*E858* *E859*
pyeval({expr})						*pyeval()*
		Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
		converted to Vim data structures.
		Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
		copied though).
		Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
		Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
		non-string keys result in error.
		{only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}

pyxeval({expr})						*pyxeval()*
		Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
		converted to Vim data structures.
		Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
		See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
		{only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
		|+python3| feature}

*E726* *E727*
range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])				*range()*
		Returns a |List| with Numbers:
		- If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
		- If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
		- If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
		  {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
		  producing a value past {max}).
		When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
		empty list.  When the maximum is more than one before the
		start this is an error.
		Examples: >
			range(4)		" [0, 1, 2, 3]
			range(2, 4)		" [2, 3, 4]
			range(2, 9, 3)		" [2, 5, 8]
			range(2, -2, -1)	" [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
			range(0)		" []
			range(2, 0)		" error!
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							*readfile()*
readfile({fname} [, {binary} [, {max}]])
		Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
		as an item.  Lines are broken at NL characters.  Macintosh
		files separated with CR will result in a single long line
		(unless a NL appears somewhere).
		All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
		When {binary} contains "b" binary mode is used:
		- When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
		  added.
		- No CR characters are removed.
		Otherwise:
		- CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
		- Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
		- When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
		  removed from the text.
		When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
		to be read.  Useful if you only want to check the first ten
		lines of a file: >
			:for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
			:  if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
			:endfor
<		When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
		are returned, or as many as there are.
		When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
		Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
		Also note that there is no recognition of encoding.  Read a
		file into a buffer if you need to.
		When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
		the result is an empty list.
		Also see |writefile()|.

reltime([{start} [, {end}]])				*reltime()*
		Return an item that represents a time value.  The format of
		the item depends on the system.  It can be passed to
		|reltimestr()| to convert it to a string  or |reltimefloat()|
		to convert to a Float.
		Without an argument it returns the current time.
		With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
		specified in the argument.
		With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
		and {end}.
		The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
		reltime().
		{only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}

reltimefloat({time})				*reltimefloat()*
		Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
		Example: >
			let start = reltime()
			call MyFunction()
			let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
<		See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
		Also see |profiling|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}

reltimestr({time})				*reltimestr()*
		Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
		This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
		microseconds.  Example: >
			let start = reltime()
			call MyFunction()
			echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
<		Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
		The accuracy depends on the system.
		Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely.  You
		can use split() to remove it. >
			echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
<		Also see |profiling|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}

*remote_expr()* *E449*
remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
		Send the {string} to {server}.  The string is sent as an
		expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
		The result must be a String or a |List|.  A |List| is turned
		into a String by joining the items with a line break in
		between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
		If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
		of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
		|remote_read()| is stored there.
		If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
		seconds.  Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
		See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
		Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
		and the result will be the empty string.

Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
		independent of a function currently being active.  Except
		when in debug mode, then local function variables and
		arguments can be evaluated.

Examples: >
			:echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
			:echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
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remote_foreground({server})				*remote_foreground()*
		Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
		This works like: >
			remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
<		Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
		around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
		to bring itself to the foreground.
		Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
		like foreground() does.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		{only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
		Win32 console version}

remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])		*remote_peek()*
		Returns a positive number if there are available strings
		from {serverid}.  Copies any reply string into the variable
		{retvar} if specified.  {retvar} must be a string with the
		name of a variable.
		Returns zero if none are available.
		Returns -1 if something is wrong.
		See also |clientserver|.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
		Examples: >
			:let repl = ""
			:echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl

remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}])			*remote_read()*
		Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
		it.  Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
		reply is available.
		See also |clientserver|.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
		Example: >
			:echo remote_read(id)
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							*remote_send()* *E241*
remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
		Send the {string} to {server}.  The string is sent as input
		keys and the function returns immediately.  At the Vim server
		the keys are not mapped |:map|.
		If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
		and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
		there.
		See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}

Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
		up the display.
		Examples: >
		:echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
		 \ remote_read(serverid)

:autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
		 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
		:echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
		 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
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					*remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
remote_startserver({name})
		Become the server {name}.  This fails if already running as a
		server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}

remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}])				*remove()*
		Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
		return the item.
		With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
		return a List with these items.  When {idx} points to the same
		item as {end} a list with one item is returned.  When {end}
		points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
		See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
		Example: >
			:echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
			:call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
remove({dict}, {key})
		Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key}.  Example: >
			:echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
<		If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.

Use |delete()| to remove a file.

rename({from}, {to})					*rename()*
		Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}.  This
		should also work to move files across file systems.  The
		result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
		successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
		NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.

repeat({expr}, {count})					*repeat()*
		Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
		result.  Example: >
			:let separator = repeat('-', 80)
<		When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
		When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
		{count} times.  Example: >
			:let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
<		Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].

resolve({filename})					*resolve()* *E655*
		On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
		returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
		On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
		components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
		To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
		stopped after 100 iterations.
		On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
		The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
		resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
		current directory (provided the result is still a relative
		path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.

*reverse()*
reverse({list})	Reverse the order of items in {list} in-place.  Returns
		{list}.
		If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
			:let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))

round({expr})							*round()*
		Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
		as a |Float|.  If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
		values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			echo round(0.456)
<			0.0  >
			echo round(4.5)
<			5.0 >
			echo round(-4.5)
<			-5.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

screenattr({row}, {col})					*screenattr()*
		Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute.  This is a rather
		arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
		attribute at other positions.

screenchar({row}, {col})					*screenchar()*
		The result is a Number, which is the character at position
		[row, col] on the screen.  This works for every possible
		screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
		command line.  The top left position is row one, column one
		The character excludes composing characters.  For double-byte
		encodings it may only be the first byte.
		This is mainly to be used for testing.
		Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.

screencol()							*screencol()*
		The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
		the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
		This function is mainly used for testing.

Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
		in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
		column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
		executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
		the following mappings: >
			nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
			nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
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screenrow()							*screenrow()*
		The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
		cursor.  The top line has number one.
		This function is mainly used for testing.
		Alternatively you can use |winline()|.

Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.

search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])	*search()*
		Search for regexp pattern {pattern}.  The search starts at the
		cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).

When a match has been found its line number is returned.
		If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
		move.  No error message is given.

{flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
		'b'	search Backward instead of forward
		'c'	accept a match at the Cursor position
		'e'	move to the End of the match
		'n'	do Not move the cursor
		'p'	return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
		's'	Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
		'w'	Wrap around the end of the file
		'W'	don't Wrap around the end of the file
		'z'	start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
		If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.

If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
		cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
		flag.

'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.

When the 'z' flag is not given, searching always starts in
		column zero and then matches before the cursor are skipped.
		When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next search starts
		after the match.  Without the 'c' flag the next search starts
		one column further.

When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
		after searching this line.  This is useful to restrict the
		search to a range of lines.  Examples: >
			let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
			let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
<		When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
		that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
		A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.

When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
		more than this many milliseconds have passed.  Thus when
		{timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
		The value must not be negative.  A zero value is like not
		giving the argument.
		{only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}

*search()-sub-match*
		With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
		first sub-match in .  One if none of them matched but the
		whole pattern did match.
		To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.

The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
		flag is used.

Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
		    :let n = 1
		    :while n <= argc()	    " loop over all files in arglist
		    :  exe "argument " . n
		    :  " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
		    :  " first search to find match at start of file
		    :  normal G$
		    :  let flags = "w"
		    :  while search("foo", flags) > 0
		    :	 s/foo/bar/g
		    :	 let flags = "W"
		    :  endwhile
		    :  update		    " write the file if modified
		    :  let n = n + 1
		    :endwhile
<
		Example for using some flags: >
		    :echo search('\<if\|$else$\|$endif$', 'ncpe')
<		This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
		under or after the cursor.  Because of the 'p' flag, it
		returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
		if the search fails.  With the cursor on the first word of the
		line:
		    if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
		the function returns 1.  Without the 'c' flag, the function
		finds the "endif" and returns 3.  The same thing happens
		without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
		The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.

searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])			*searchdecl()*
		Search for the declaration of {name}.

With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
		first match in the file.  Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
		first match in the function.

With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
		that ends before the cursor position are ignored.  Avoids
		finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.

Moves the cursor to the found match.
		Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
		Example: >
			if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
			   echo getline('.')
			endif
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							*searchpair()*
searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
				[, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
		Search for the match of a nested start-end pair.  This can be
		used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
		if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
		The search starts at the cursor.  The default is to search
		forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
		If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
		line number is returned.  If no match is found 0 or -1 is
		returned and the cursor doesn't move.  No error message is
		given.

{start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|.  They
		must not contain  pairs.  Use of \%( \) is allowed.  When
		{middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
		direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair.  A
		typical use is: >
			searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
<		By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.

{flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
		|search()|.  Additionally:
		'r'	Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
			outer pair.  Implies the 'W' flag.
		'm'	Return number of matches instead of line number with
			the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
		Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
		avoid wrapping around the end of the file.

When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
		{skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
		the start of the match.  It should return non-zero if this
		match is to be skipped.  E.g., because it is inside a comment
		or a string.
		When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
		When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
		and -1 returned.
		{skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.

For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.

The value of 'ignorecase' is used.  'magic' is ignored, the
		patterns are used like it's on.

The search starts exactly at the cursor.  A match with
		{start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
		direction of searching, is the first one found.  Example: >
			if 1
			  if 2
			  endif 2
			endif 1
<		When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
		searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found.  When starting on
		the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
		found.  That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
		then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
		"endif 2".
		When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
		it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
		that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
		the matching start.

Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >

:echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
			\ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')

<		The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
		to be found.  Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
		having to double the backslashes.  The skip expression only
		catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
		Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
		match.
		Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >

:echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')

<		This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
		match is to be found.  To reject matches that syntax
		highlighting recognized as strings: >

:echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
	     \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
<
							*searchpairpos()*
searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
				[, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
		Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
		column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
		is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
		the column position of the match.  If no match is found,
		returns [0, 0]. >

:let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
<
		See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.

searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])	*searchpos()*
		Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
		column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
		is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
		the column position of the match. If no match is found,
		returns [0, 0].
		Example: >
	:let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')

server2client({clientid}, {string})			*server2client()*
		Send a reply string to {clientid}.  The most recent {clientid}
		that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
		Note:
		This id has to be stored before the next command can be
		received.  I.e. before returning from the received command and
		before calling any commands that waits for input.
		See also |clientserver|.
		Example: >
			:echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
<
serverlist()					*serverlist()*
		Return a list of available server names, one per line.
		When there are no servers or the information is not available
		an empty string is returned.  See also |clientserver|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
		Example: >
			:echo serverlist()
<
setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})			*setbufline()*
		Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {expr}.  To insert
		lines use |append()|.

For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.

{lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
		This works like |setline()| for the specified buffer.
		On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.

If {expr} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
		error message is given.

setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val})			*setbufvar()*
		Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {expr} to
		{val}.
		This also works for a global or local window option, but it
		doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
		For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
		For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
		Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
		Examples: >
			:call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
			:call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
<		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.

setcharsearch({dict})					*setcharsearch()*
		Set the current character search information to {dict},
		which contains one or more of the following entries:

char	character which will be used for a subsequent
				|,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
				character search
		    forward	direction of character search; 1 for forward,
				0 for backward
		    until	type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
				character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
				character search

This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
		from a script: >
			:let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
			:" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
			:call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
<		Also see |getcharsearch()|.

setcmdpos({pos})					*setcmdpos()*
		Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
		{pos}.  The first position is 1.
		Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
		Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
		|c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='.  For
		|c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
		set after the command line is set to the expression.  For
		|c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
		before inserting the resulting text.
		When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
		line.  A number smaller than one has undefined results.
		Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
		line.

setfperm({fname}, {mode})				*setfperm()* *chmod*
		Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
		{mode} must be a string with 9 characters.  It is of the form
		"rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
		turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
		file belongs to, and other users.  A '-' character means the
		permission is off, any other character means on.  Multi-byte
		characters are not supported.

For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
		readable by the group, not accessible by others.  "xx-x-----"
		would do the same thing.

Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.

To read permissions see |getfperm()|.

setline({lnum}, {text})					*setline()*
		Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}.  To insert
		lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
		|setbufline()|.

{lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
		When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
		added as a new line.

If this succeeds, 0 is returned.  If this fails (most likely
		because {lnum} is invalid) 1 is returned.

Example: >
			:call setline(5, strftime("%c"))

<		When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
		will be set to the items in the list.  Example: >
			:call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
<		This is equivalent to: >
			:for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
			:  call setline(n, l)
			:endfor

<		Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.

setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]])		*setloclist()*
		Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
		{nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {nr} is zero the current window is used.

For a location list window, the displayed location list is
		modified.  For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
		Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
		Also see |location-list|.

If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
		only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
		for the list of supported keys in {what}.

setmatches({list})					*setmatches()*
		Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()|.  Returns 0
		if successful, otherwise -1.  All current matches are cleared
		before the list is restored.  See example for |getmatches()|.

*setpos()*
setpos({expr}, {list})
		Set the position for {expr}.  Possible values:
			.	the cursor
			'x	mark x

{list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
		    [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
		    [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]

"bufnum" is the buffer number.  Zero can be used for the
		current buffer.  When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
		used for the mark position.  For other marks it specifies the
		buffer to set the mark in.  You can use the |bufnr()| function
		to turn a file name into a buffer number.
		For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
		since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
		Does not change the jumplist.

"lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer.  The first
		column is 1.  Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark.  If "col" is
		smaller than 1 then 1 is used.

The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
		it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
		character.  E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
		character.

The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
		position.  It sets the preferred column for when moving the
		cursor vertically.  When the "curswant" number is missing the
		preferred column is not set.  When it is present and setting a
		mark position it is not used.

Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
		the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
		before '>.

Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
		An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.

Also see |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.

This does not restore the preferred column for moving
		vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
		|k| motions will jump to previous columns!  Use |cursor()| to
		also set the preferred column.  Also see the "curswant" key in
		|winrestview()|.

setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]])		*setqflist()*
		Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.

When {what} is not present, use the items in {list}.  Each
		item must be a dictionary.  Non-dictionary items in {list} are
		ignored.  Each dictionary item can contain the following
		entries:

bufnr	buffer number; must be the number of a valid
				buffer
		    filename	name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
				present or it is invalid.
		    lnum	line number in the file
		    pattern	search pattern used to locate the error
		    col		column number
		    vcol	when non-zero: "col" is visual column
				when zero: "col" is byte index
		    nr		error number
		    text	description of the error
		    type	single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
		    valid	recognized error message

The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
		optional.  Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
		locate a matching error line.
		If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
		neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
		item will not be handled as an error line.
		If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
		be used.
		If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
		set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
		If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
		cleared.
		Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
		|getqflist()| returns.

{action} values:				*E927*
		'a'	The items from {list} are added to the existing
			quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
			new list is created.

'r'	The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
			with the items from {list}.  This can also be used to
			clear the list: >
				:call setqflist([], 'r')
<
		'f'	All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
			freed.

If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
		is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
		quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
		freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
		set "nr" in {what} to "$".

If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
		only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
		argument is ignored.  The following items can be specified in
		{what}:
		    context	any Vim type can be stored as a context
		    efm		errorformat to use when parsing text from
				"lines". If this is not present, then the
				'errorformat' option value is used.
		    id		quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
		    items	list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
				argument.
		    lines	use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
				add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
				{nr} or {id}.  Only a |List| value is supported.
		    nr		list number in the quickfix stack; zero
				means the current quickfix list and "$" means
				the last quickfix list
		    title	quickfix list title text
		Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
		If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
		is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
		set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
		When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
		list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
		specify the list.

Examples: >
		   :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
		   :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
		   :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':myid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
<
		Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.

This function can be used to create a quickfix list
		independent of the 'errorformat' setting.  Use a command like
		`:cc 1` to jump to the first position.

*setreg()*
setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
		Set the register {regname} to {value}.
		{value} may be any value returned by |getreg()|, including
		a |List|.
		If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
		then the value is appended.
		{options} can also contain a register type specification:
		    "c" or "v"	      |characterwise| mode
		    "l" or "V"	      |linewise| mode
		    "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
		If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
		used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
		then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
		in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).

If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
		is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
		string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
		mode is never selected automatically.
		Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.

*E883*
		Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
		      set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
		      items act like empty strings.

Examples: >
			:call setreg(v:register, @*)
			:call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
			:call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')

<		This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
		register: >
			:let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
			:let var_amode = getregtype('a')
			    ....
			:call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
<		Note: you may not reliably restore register value
		without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
		newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
		represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.

You can also change the type of a register by appending
		nothing: >
			:call setreg('a', '', 'al')

settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val})			*settabvar()*
		Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
		|t:var|
		Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
		Tabs are numbered starting with one.
		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.

settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})	*settabwinvar()*
		Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
		{val}.
		Tabs are numbered starting with one.  For the current tabpage
		use |setwinvar()|.
		{winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
		This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
		doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
		For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
		Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
		Examples: >
			:call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
			:call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
<		This function is not available in the |sandbox|.

setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val})			*setwinvar()*
		Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
		Examples: >
			:call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
			:call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")

sha256({string})						*sha256()*
		Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
		checksum of {string}.
		{only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}

shellescape({string} [, {special}])			*shellescape()*
		Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
		On MS-Windows and MS-DOS, when 'shellslash' is not set, it
		will enclose {string} in double quotes and double all double
		quotes within {string}.
		Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
		replace all "'" with "'\''".

When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
		Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
		items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
		a backslash.  This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
		command.

The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
		{special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail.  That is
		because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
		even when inside single quotes.

With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
		escaped.  When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
		escaped a second time.

Example of use with a |:!| command: >
		    :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
<		This results in a directory listing for the file under the
		cursor.  Example of use with |system()|: >
		    :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
<		See also |::S|.

shiftwidth()						*shiftwidth()*
		Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
		'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
		'tabstop' value.  This function was introduced with patch
		7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now.

simplify({filename})					*simplify()*
		Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
		the meaning.  Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
		Unix) are not resolved.  If the first path component in
		{filename} designates the current directory, this will be
		valid for the result as well.  A trailing path separator is
		not removed either.
		Example: >
			simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
<		Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
		a searchable directory or does not exist.  On Unix, it is also
		removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
		directory.  In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
		links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.

sin({expr})						*sin()*
		Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo sin(100)
<			-0.506366 >
			:echo sin(-4.01)
<			0.763301
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

sinh({expr})						*sinh()*
		Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
		[-inf, inf].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo sinh(0.5)
<			0.521095 >
			:echo sinh(-0.9)
<			-1.026517
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])			*sort()* *E702*
		Sort the items in {list} in-place.  Returns {list}.

If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
			:let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))

<		When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
		string representation of each item to sort on.  Numbers sort
		after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers.  For sorting text in the
		current buffer use |:sort|.

When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
		ignored.

When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
		sorted numerical (Implementation detail: This uses the
		strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
		Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).

When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
		sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
		digits will be used as the number they represent.

When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
		sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.

When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
		is called to compare items.  The function is invoked with two
		items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
		bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
		smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.

{dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute.  It will be
		used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|

The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
		string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
		on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
		same order as they were originally.

Also see |uniq()|.

Example: >
			func MyCompare(i1, i2)
			   return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
			endfunc
			let sortedlist = sort(mylist, "MyCompare")
<		A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
		ignores overflow: >
			func MyCompare(i1, i2)
			   return a:i1 - a:i2
			endfunc
<
							*soundfold()*
soundfold({word})
		Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}.  Uses the first
		language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
		soundfolding.  'spell' must be set.  When no sound folding is
		possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
		This can be used for making spelling suggestions.  Note that
		the method can be quite slow.

*spellbadword()*
spellbadword([{sentence}])
		Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
		or after the cursor.  The cursor is moved to the start of the
		bad word.  When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
		result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.

With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
		is badly spelled.  If there are no spelling mistakes the
		result is an empty string.

The return value is a list with two items:
		- The badly spelled word or an empty string.
		- The type of the spelling error:
			"bad"		spelling mistake
			"rare"		rare word
			"local"		word only valid in another region
			"caps"		word should start with Capital
		Example: >
			echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
<			['quik', 'bad'] ~

The spelling information for the current window is used.  The
		'spell' option must be set and the value of 'spelllang' is
		used.

*spellsuggest()*
spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
		Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
		When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
		returned.  Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.

When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
		suggestions with a leading capital will be given.  Use this
		after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.

{word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
		This allows for joining two words that were split.  The
		suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
		replace a line.

{word} may also be a good word.  Similar words will then be
		returned.  {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
		although it may appear capitalized.

The spelling information for the current window is used.  The
		'spell' option must be set and the values of 'spelllang' and
		'spellsuggest' are used.

split({expr} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]])			*split()*
		Make a |List| out of {expr}.  When {pattern} is omitted or
		empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
		item.
		Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
		removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
		here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
		When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
		{keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
		Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
		character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
		Example: >
			:let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
<		To split a string in individual characters: >
			:for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
<		If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
		the end of the pattern: >
			:echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
<			['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
		Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
			:let items = split(line, ':', 1)
<		The opposite function is |join()|.

sqrt({expr})						*sqrt()*
		Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
		|Float|.
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.  When {expr}
		is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
		Examples: >
			:echo sqrt(100)
<			10.0 >
			:echo sqrt(-4.01)
<			nan
		"nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

str2float({expr})					*str2float()*
		Convert String {expr} to a Float.  This mostly works the same
		as when using a floating point number in an expression, see
		|floating-point-format|.  But it's a bit more permissive.
		E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
		write "1.0e40".
		Text after the number is silently ignored.
		The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
		set to.  A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
		12.0.  You can strip out thousands separators with
		|substitute()|: >
			let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
<		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

str2nr({expr} [, {base}])				*str2nr()*
		Convert string {expr} to a number.
		{base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
		When {base} is omitted base 10 is used.  This also means that
		a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
		with the default String to Number conversion.
		When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored.  With a
		different base the result will be zero.  Similarly, when
		{base} is 8 a leading "0" is ignored, and when {base} is 2 a
		leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
		Text after the number is silently ignored.

strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}])					*strchars()*
		The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
		in String {expr}.
		When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
		counted separately.
		When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
		Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.

{skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755.  For backward
		compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
		    if has("patch-7.4.755")
		      function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
			return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
		      endfunction
		    else
		      function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
			if a:skipcc
			  return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
			else
			  return strchars(a:str)
			endif
		      endfunction
		    endif
<
strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len}])			*strcharpart()*
		Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
		of byte index and length.
		When a character index is used where a character does not
		exist it is assumed to be one character.  For example: >
			strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
<		results in 'a'.

strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}])			*strdisplaywidth()*
		The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
		String {expr} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}.
		When {col} is omitted zero is used.  Otherwise it is the
		screen column where to start.  This matters for Tab
		characters.
		The option settings of the current window are used.  This
		matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
		'tabstop' and 'display'.
		When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
		Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
		Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.

strftime({format} [, {time}])				*strftime()*
		The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
		specified by the {format} string.  The given {time} is used,
		or the current time if no time is given.  The accepted
		{format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
		See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
		format.  The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
		See also |localtime()| and |getftime()|.
		The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
		Examples: >
		  :echo strftime("%c")		   Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
		  :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X")	   1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
		  :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T")	   970427 11:53:55
		  :echo strftime("%H:%M")	   11:55
		  :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
						   Show mod time of file.c.
<		Not available on all systems.  To check use: >
			:if exists("*strftime")

strgetchar({str}, {index})				*strgetchar()*
		Get character {index} from {str}.  This uses a character
		index, not a byte index.  Composing characters are considered
		separate characters here.
		Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.

stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])		*stridx()*
		The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
		{haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
		If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
		This can be used to find a second match: >
			:let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
			:let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
<		The search is done case-sensitive.
		For pattern searches use |match()|.
		-1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
		See also |strridx()|.
		Examples: >
		  :echo stridx("An Example", "Example")	     3
		  :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start")    0
		  :echo stridx("Starting point", "start")   -1
<						*strstr()* *strchr()*
		stridx() works similar to the C function strstr().  When used
		with a single character it works similar to strchr().

*string()*
string({expr})	Return {expr} converted to a String.  If {expr} is a Number,
		Float, String or a composition of them, then the result can be
		parsed back with |eval()|.
			{expr} type	result ~
			String		'string' (single quotes are doubled)
			Number		123
			Float		123.123456 or 1.123456e8
			Funcref		function('name')
			List		[item, item]
			Dictionary	{key: value, key: value}

When a List or Dictionary has a recursive reference it is
		replaced by "[...]" or "{...}".  Using eval() on the result
		will then fail.

Also see |strtrans()|.

*strlen()*
strlen({expr})	The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
		{expr} in bytes.
		If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
		For other types an error is given.
		If you want to count the number of multi-byte characters use
		|strchars()|.
		Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.

strpart({src}, {start} [, {len}])			*strpart()*
		The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
		byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
		To count characters instead of bytes use |strcharpart()|.

When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
		result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
		If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
		end of the {src}. >
			strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2)    == "de"
			strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4)   == "ab"
			strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4)    == "fg"
			strpart("abcdefg", 3)	    == "defg"

<		Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0.  For
		example, to get three bytes under and after the cursor: >
			strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 3)
<
strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])			*strridx()*
		The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
		{haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
		When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
		ignored.  This can be used to find a match before a previous
		match: >
			:let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
			:let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
<		The search is done case-sensitive.
		For pattern searches use |match()|.
		-1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
		If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
		See also |stridx()|.  Examples: >
		  :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an")	     3
<							*strrchr()*
		When used with a single character it works similar to the C
		function strrchr().

strtrans({expr})					*strtrans()*
		The result is a String, which is {expr} with all unprintable
		characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
		Like they are shown in a window.  Example: >
			echo strtrans(@a)
<		This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
		starting a new line.

strwidth({expr})					*strwidth()*
		The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
		String {expr} occupies.  A Tab character is counted as one
		cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
		When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
		Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
		Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.

submatch({nr} [, {list}])			*submatch()* *E935*
		Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
		substitute() function.
		Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text.  When {nr}
		is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
		Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
		multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
		Also see |sub-replace-expression|.

If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
		a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
		NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
		text.
		Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
		|substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
		items, since there are no real line breaks.

When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
		the current (deepest) call can be obtained.

Examples: >
			:s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
			:echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
<		This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
		A line break is included as a newline character.

substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})		*substitute()*
		The result is a String, which is a copy of {expr}, in which
		the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
		When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {expr} are
		replaced.  Otherwise {flags} should be "".

This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
		But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
		option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
		portable).  'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
		if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
		'smartcase' is not used.  See |string-match| for how {pat} is
		used.

A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
		Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
		|sub-replace-special|.  For example, to replace something with
		"\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.

When {pat} does not match in {expr}, {expr} is returned
		unmodified.

Example: >
		   :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
<		This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
		   :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
<		results in "TESTING".

When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
		an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|.  Example: >
		   :echo substitute(s, '%$\x\x$',
			   \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')

<		When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
		optional argument.  Example: >
		   :echo substitute(s, '%$\x\x$', SubNr, 'g')
<		The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
		matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
		|submatch()| returns.  Example: >
		   :echo substitute(s, '%$\x\x$', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')

synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans})				*synID()*
		The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
		{lnum} and {col} in the current window.
		The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
		|synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.

{col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
		line.  'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
		Note that when the position is after the last character,
		that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
		zero.

When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
		item that they reveal.  This is useful when wanting to know
		the effective color.  When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
		item is returned.  This is useful when wanting to know which
		syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
		Warning: This function can be very slow.  Best speed is
		obtained by going through the file in forward direction.

Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
			:echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
<

synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])			*synIDattr()*
		The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
		syntax ID {synID}.  This can be used to obtain information
		about a syntax item.
		{mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
		for that mode.  When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
		used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
		used (GUI, cterm or term).
		Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
		{what}		result
		"name"		the name of the syntax item
		"fg"		foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
				the color, cterm: color number as a string,
				term: empty string)
		"bg"		background color (as with "fg")
		"font"		font name (only available in the GUI)
				|highlight-font|
		"sp"		special color (as with "fg") |highlight-guisp|
		"fg#"		like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
				running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
		"bg#"		like "fg#" for "bg"
		"sp#"		like "fg#" for "sp"
		"bold"		"1" if bold
		"italic"	"1" if italic
		"reverse"	"1" if reverse
		"inverse"	"1" if inverse (= reverse)
		"standout"	"1" if standout
		"underline"	"1" if underlined
		"undercurl"	"1" if undercurled
		"strike"	"1" if strikethrough

Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
		cursor): >
	:echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
<
synIDtrans({synID})					*synIDtrans()*
		The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
		{synID}.  This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
		highlight the character.  Highlight links given with
		":highlight link" are followed.

synconcealed({lnum}, {col})				*synconcealed()*
		The result is a List with currently three items:
		1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
		   position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
		   region, 1 if it is.
		2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
		   is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
		   displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
		   current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
		3. The third and final item in the list is a number
		   representing the specific syntax region matched in the
		   line. When the character is not concealed the value is
		   zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
		   concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
		   with the same replacement character.  For an example, if
		   the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
		   and replace by the character "X", then:
			call			returns ~
			synconcealed(lnum, 1)   [0, '', 0]
			synconcealed(lnum, 2)   [1, 'X', 1]
			synconcealed(lnum, 3)   [1, 'X', 1]
			synconcealed(lnum, 4)   [1, 'X', 2]
			synconcealed(lnum, 5)   [1, 'X', 2]
			synconcealed(lnum, 6)   [0, '', 0]

synstack({lnum}, {col})					*synstack()*
		Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
		position {lnum} and {col} in the current window.  Each item in
		the List is an ID like what |synID()| returns.
		The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
		items contained in that one.  The last one is what |synID()|
		returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
		transparent item.
		This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
		Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
			for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
			   echo synIDattr(id, "name")
			endfor
<		When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
		nothing is returned.  The position just after the last
		character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
		valid positions.

system({expr} [, {input}])				*system()* *E677*
		Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a string.  See
		|systemlist()| to get the output as a List.

When {input} is given and is a string this string is written
		to a file and passed as stdin to the command.  The string is
		written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
		separators yourself.
		If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
		in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
		with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
		list items converted to NULs).
		When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
		an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
		to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
		NULs characters where the text has a NL.

Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.

When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
		cooked mode.  This is meant to be used for commands that do
		not need the user to type.  It avoids stray characters showing
		up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
			:silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
<
		Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
		|fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
		argument.  Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
		The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
		cause trouble.
		This is not to be used for interactive commands.

The result is a String.  Example: >
		    :let files = system("ls " .  shellescape(expand('%:h')))
		    :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))

<		To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
		is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
		<CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
		To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
		characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).

The command executed is constructed using several options:
	'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
		({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
		For Unix and OS/2 braces are put around {expr} to allow for
		concatenated commands.

The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
		CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).

The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
		This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.

Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
		make the function fail.  It has also been reported to fail
		when using a security agent application.
		Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
		Use |:checktime| to force a check.

systemlist({expr} [, {input}])				*systemlist()*
		Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
		output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
		is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
		set to "b".  Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR
		characters.

Returns an empty string on error.

tabpagebuflist([{arg}])					*tabpagebuflist()*
		The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
		buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
		{arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
		omitted the current tab page is used.
		When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
		To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
			let buflist = []
			for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
			   call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
			endfor
<		Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.

tabpagenr([{arg}])					*tabpagenr()*
		The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
		tab page.  The first tab page has number 1.
		When the optional argument is "$", the number of the last tab
		page is returned (the tab page count).
		The number can be used with the |:tab| command.

tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}])			*tabpagewinnr()*
		Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
		{tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
		{arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
		- When omitted the current window number is returned.  This is
		  the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
		- When "$" the number of windows is returned.
		- When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
		Useful examples: >
		    tabpagewinnr(1)	    " current window of tab page 1
		    tabpagewinnr(4, '$')    " number of windows in tab page 4
<		When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.

*tagfiles()*
tagfiles()	Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
		for the current buffer.  This is the 'tags' option expanded.

taglist({expr} [, {filename}])				*taglist()*
		Returns a list of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.

If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
		in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
		{filename} should be the full path of the file.

Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
		entries:
			name		Name of the tag.
			filename	Name of the file where the tag is
					defined.  It is either relative to the
					current directory or a full path.
			cmd		Ex command used to locate the tag in
					the file.
			kind		Type of the tag.  The value for this
					entry depends on the language specific
					kind values.  Only available when
					using a tags file generated by
					Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
			static		A file specific tag.  Refer to
					|static-tag| for more information.
		More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
		tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
		Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
		fields.  For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
		may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
		contained in.

The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
		line number or a line number followed by a byte number.

If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.

To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
		used in {expr}.  This also make the function work faster.
		Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
		search regular expression pattern.

Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
		located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
		the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.

tan({expr})						*tan()*
		Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
		in the range [-inf, inf].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo tan(10)
<			0.648361 >
			:echo tan(-4.01)
<			-1.181502
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

tanh({expr})						*tanh()*
		Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
		range [-1, 1].
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			:echo tanh(0.5)
<			0.462117 >
			:echo tanh(-1)
<			-0.761594
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

tempname()					*tempname()* *temp-file-name*
		The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
		doesn't exist.  It can be used for a temporary file.  The name
		is different for at least 26 consecutive calls.  Example: >
			:let tmpfile = tempname()
			:exe "redir > " . tmpfile
<		For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
		For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
		option is set or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-'.

*term_dumpdiff()*
term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
		Open a new window displaying the difference between the two
		files.  The files must have been created with
		|term_dumpwrite()|.
		Returns the buffer number or zero when the diff fails.
		Also see |terminal-diff|.
		NOTE: this does not work with double-width characters yet.

The top part of the buffer contains the contents of the first
		file, the bottom part of the buffer contains the contents of
		the second file.  The middle part shows the differences.
		The parts are separated by a line of dashes.

If the {options} argument is present, it must be a Dict with
		these possible members:
		   "term_name"	     name to use for the buffer name, instead
				     of the first file name.
		   "term_rows"	     vertical size to use for the terminal,
				     instead of using 'termwinsize'
		   "term_cols"	     horizontal size to use for the terminal,
				     instead of using 'termwinsize'
		   "vertical"	     split the window vertically
		   "curwin"	     use the current window, do not split the
				     window; fails if the current buffer
				     cannot be |abandon|ed
		   "norestore"	     do not add the terminal window to a
				     session file

Each character in the middle part indicates a difference. If
		there are multiple differences only the first in this list is
		used:
			X	different character
			w	different width
			f	different foreground color
			b	different background color
			a	different attribute
			+	missing position in first file
			-	missing position in second file

Using the "s" key the top and bottom parts are swapped.  This
		makes it easy to spot a difference.

*term_dumpload()*
term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
		Open a new window displaying the contents of {filename}
		The file must have been created with |term_dumpwrite()|.
		Returns the buffer number or zero when it fails.
		Also see |terminal-diff|.

For {options} see |term_dumpdiff()|.

*term_dumpwrite()*
term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
		Dump the contents of the terminal screen of {buf} in the file
		{filename}.  This uses a format that can be used with
		|term_dumpload()| and |term_dumpdiff()|.
		If {filename} already exists an error is given.	*E953*
		Also see |terminal-diff|.

{options} is a dictionary with these optional entries:
			"rows"		maximum number of rows to dump
			"columns"	maximum number of columns to dump

term_getaltscreen({buf})				*term_getaltscreen()*
		Returns 1 if the terminal of {buf} is using the alternate
		screen.
		{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getansicolors({buf})				*term_getansicolors()*
		Get the ANSI color palette in use by terminal {buf}.
		Returns a List of length 16 where each element is a String
		representing a color in hexadecimal "#rrggbb" format.
		Also see |term_setansicolors()| and |g:terminal_ansi_colors|.
		If neither was used returns the default colors.

{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.  If the buffer does not
		exist or is not a terminal window, an empty list is returned.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature and
		with GUI enabled and/or the |+termguicolors| feature}

term_getattr({attr}, {what})				*term_getattr()*
		Given {attr}, a value returned by term_scrape() in the "attr"
		item, return whether {what} is on.  {what} can be one of:
			bold
			italic
			underline
			strike
			reverse
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getcursor({buf})					*term_getcursor()*
		Get the cursor position of terminal {buf}. Returns a list with
		two numbers and a dictionary: [row, col, dict].

"row" and "col" are one based, the first screen cell is row
		1, column 1.  This is the cursor position of the terminal
		itself, not of the Vim window.

"dict" can have these members:
		   "visible"	one when the cursor is visible, zero when it
				is hidden.
		   "blink"	one when the cursor is visible, zero when it
				is hidden.
		   "shape"	1 for a block cursor, 2 for underline and 3
				for a vertical bar.

{buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. If the
		buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty
		list is returned.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getjob({buf})					*term_getjob()*
		Get the Job associated with terminal window {buf}.
		{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.
		Returns |v:null| when there is no job.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getline({buf}, {row})				*term_getline()*
		Get a line of text from the terminal window of {buf}.
		{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.

The first line has {row} one.  When {row} is "." the cursor
		line is used.  When {row} is invalid an empty string is
		returned.

To get attributes of each character use |term_scrape()|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getscrolled({buf})					*term_getscrolled()*
		Return the number of lines that scrolled to above the top of
		terminal {buf}.  This is the offset between the row number
		used for |term_getline()| and |getline()|, so that: >
			term_getline(buf, N)
<		is equal to: >
			`getline(N + term_getscrolled(buf))
<		(if that line exists).

{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getsize({buf})					*term_getsize()*
		Get the size of terminal {buf}. Returns a list with two
		numbers: [rows, cols].  This is the size of the terminal, not
		the window containing the terminal.

{buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window.  Use an
		empty string for the current buffer.  If the buffer does not
		exist or is not a terminal window, an empty list is returned.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_getstatus({buf})					*term_getstatus()*
		Get the status of terminal {buf}. This returns a comma
		separated list of these items:
			running		job is running
			finished	job has finished
			normal		in Terminal-Normal mode
		One of "running" or "finished" is always present.

{buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window. If the
		buffer does not exist or is not a terminal window, an empty
		string is returned.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_gettitle({buf})					*term_gettitle()*
		Get the title of terminal {buf}. This is the title that the
		job in the terminal has set.

term_gettty({buf} [, {input}])				*term_gettty()*
		Get the name of the controlling terminal associated with
		terminal window {buf}.  {buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.

When {input} is omitted or 0, return the name for writing
		(stdout). When {input} is 1 return the name for reading
		(stdin). On UNIX, both return same name.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_list()						*term_list()*
		Return a list with the buffer numbers of all buffers for
		terminal windows.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_scrape({buf}, {row})				*term_scrape()*
		Get the contents of {row} of terminal screen of {buf}.
		For {buf} see |term_getsize()|.

The first line has {row} one.  When {row} is "." the cursor
		line is used.  When {row} is invalid an empty string is
		returned.

Return a List containing a Dict for each screen cell:
		    "chars"	character(s) at the cell
		    "fg"	foreground color as #rrggbb
		    "bg"	background color as #rrggbb
		    "attr"	attributes of the cell, use |term_getattr()|
				to get the individual flags
		    "width"	cell width: 1 or 2
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys})				*term_sendkeys()*
		Send keystrokes {keys} to terminal {buf}.
		{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.

{keys} are translated as key sequences. For example, "\<c-x>"
		means the character CTRL-X.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})			*term_setansicolors()*
		Set the ANSI color palette used by terminal {buf}.
		{colors} must be a List of 16 valid color names or hexadecimal
		color codes, like those accepted by |highlight-guifg|.
		Also see |term_getansicolors()| and |g:terminal_ansi_colors|.

The colors normally are:
			0    black
			1    dark red
			2    dark green
			3    brown
			4    dark blue
			5    dark magenta
			6    dark cyan
			7    light grey
			8    dark grey
			9    red
			10   green
			11   yellow
			12   blue
			13   magenta
			14   cyan
			15   white

These colors are used in the GUI and in the terminal when
		'termguicolors' is set.  When not using GUI colors (GUI mode
		or 'termguicolors'), the terminal window always uses the 16
		ANSI colors of the underlying terminal.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature and
		with GUI enabled and/or the |+termguicolors| feature}

term_setkill({buf}, {how})				*term_setkill()*
		When exiting Vim or trying to close the terminal window in
		another way, {how} defines whether the job in the terminal can
		be stopped.
		When {how} is empty (the default), the job will not be
		stopped, trying to exit will result in |E947|.
		Otherwise, {how} specifies what signal to send to the job.
		See |job_stop()| for the values.

After sending the signal Vim will wait for up to a second to
		check that the job actually stopped.

term_setrestore({buf}, {command})			*term_setrestore()*
		Set the command to write in a session file to restore the job
		in this terminal.  The line written in the session file is: >
			terminal ++curwin ++cols=%d ++rows=%d {command}
<		Make sure to escape the command properly.

Use an empty {command} to run 'shell'.
		Use "NONE" to not restore this window.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})		*term_setsize()* *E955*
		Set the size of terminal {buf}. The size of the window
		containing the terminal will also be adjusted, if possible.
		If {rows} or {cols} is zero or negative, that dimension is not
		changed.

{buf} must be the buffer number of a terminal window.  Use an
		empty string for the current buffer.  If the buffer does not
		exist or is not a terminal window, an error is given.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_start({cmd}, {options})				*term_start()*
		Open a terminal window and run {cmd} in it.

{cmd} can be a string or a List, like with |job_start()|. The
		string "NONE" can be used to open a terminal window without
		starting a job, the pty of the terminal can be used by a
		command like gdb.

Returns the buffer number of the terminal window.  If {cmd}
		cannot be executed the window does open and shows an error
		message.
		If opening the window fails zero is returned.

{options} are similar to what is used for |job_start()|, see
		|job-options|.  However, not all options can be used.  These
		are supported:
		   all timeout options
		   "stoponexit"
		   "callback", "out_cb", "err_cb"
		   "exit_cb", "close_cb"
		   "in_io", "in_top", "in_bot", "in_name", "in_buf"
		   "out_io", "out_name", "out_buf", "out_modifiable", "out_msg"
		   "err_io", "err_name", "err_buf", "err_modifiable", "err_msg"
		However, at least one of stdin, stdout or stderr must be
		connected to the terminal.  When I/O is connected to the
		terminal then the callback function for that part is not used.

There are extra options:
		   "term_name"	     name to use for the buffer name, instead
				     of the command name.
		   "term_rows"	     vertical size to use for the terminal,
				     instead of using 'termwinsize'
		   "term_cols"	     horizontal size to use for the terminal,
				     instead of using 'termwinsize'
		   "vertical"	     split the window vertically
		   "curwin"	     use the current window, do not split the
				     window; fails if the current buffer
				     cannot be |abandon|ed
		   "hidden"	     do not open a window
		   "norestore"	     do not add the terminal window to a
				     session file
		   "term_kill"	     what to do when trying to close the
				     terminal window, see |term_setkill()|
		   "term_finish"     What to do when the job is finished:
					"close": close any windows
					"open": open window if needed
				     Note that "open" can be interruptive.
				     See |term++close| and |term++open|.
		   "term_opencmd"    command to use for opening the window when
				     "open" is used for "term_finish"; must
				     have "%d" where the buffer number goes,
				     e.g. "10split|buffer %d"; when not
				     specified "botright sbuf %d" is used
		   "eof_chars"	     Text to send after all buffer lines were
				     written to the terminal.  When not set
				     CTRL-D is used on MS-Windows. For Python
				     use CTRL-Z or "exit()". For a shell use
				     "exit".  A CR is always added.
		   "ansi_colors"     A list of 16 color names or hex codes
				     defining the ANSI palette used in GUI
				     color modes.  See |g:terminal_ansi_colors|.

{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

term_wait({buf} [, {time}])					*term_wait()*
		Wait for pending updates of {buf} to be handled.
		{buf} is used as with |term_getsize()|.
		{time} is how long to wait for updates to arrive in msec.  If
		not set then 10 msec will be used.
		{only available when compiled with the |+terminal| feature}

test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})		*test_alloc_fail()*
		This is for testing: If the memory allocation with {id} is
		called, then decrement {countdown}, and when it reaches zero
		let memory allocation fail {repeat} times.  When {repeat} is
		smaller than one it fails one time.

test_autochdir()					*test_autochdir()*
		Set a flag to enable the effect of 'autochdir' before Vim
		startup has finished.

test_feedinput({string})				*test_feedinput()*
		Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
		were typed by the user. This uses a low level input buffer.
		This function works only when with |+unix| or GUI is running.

test_garbagecollect_now()			 *test_garbagecollect_now()*
		Like garbagecollect(), but executed right away.  This must
		only be called directly to avoid any structure to exist
		internally, and |v:testing| must have been set before calling
		any function.

test_ignore_error({expr})			 *test_ignore_error()*
		Ignore any error containing {expr}.  A normal message is given
		instead.
		This is only meant to be used in tests, where catching the
		error with try/catch cannot be used (because it skips over
		following code).
		{expr} is used literally, not as a pattern.
		There is currently no way to revert this.

test_null_channel()					*test_null_channel()*
		Return a Channel that is null. Only useful for testing.
		{only available when compiled with the +channel feature}

test_null_dict()					*test_null_dict()*
		Return a Dict that is null. Only useful for testing.

test_null_job()						*test_null_job()*
		Return a Job that is null. Only useful for testing.
		{only available when compiled with the +job feature}

test_null_list()					*test_null_list()*
		Return a List that is null. Only useful for testing.

test_null_partial()					*test_null_partial()*
		Return a Partial that is null. Only useful for testing.

test_null_string()					*test_null_string()*
		Return a String that is null. Only useful for testing.

test_override({name}, {val})				*test_override()*
		Overrides certain parts of Vims internal processing to be able
		to run tests. Only to be used for testing Vim!
		The override is enabled when {val} is non-zero and removed
		when {val} is zero.
		Current supported values for name are:

name	     effect when {val} is non-zero ~
		redraw       disable the redrawing() function
		char_avail   disable the char_avail() function
		starting     reset the "starting" variable, see below
		ALL	     clear all overrides ({val} is not used)

"starting" is to be used when a test should behave like
		startup was done.  Since the tests are run by sourcing a
		script the "starting" variable is non-zero. This is usually a
		good thing (tests run faster), but sometimes changes behavior
		in a way that the test doesn't work properly.
		When using: >
			call test_override('starting', 1)
<		The value of "starting" is saved.  It is restored by: >
			call test_override('starting', 0)

test_settime({expr})					*test_settime()*
		Set the time Vim uses internally.  Currently only used for
		timestamps in the history, as they are used in viminfo, and
		for undo.
		Using a value of 1 makes Vim not sleep after a warning or
		error message.
		{expr} must evaluate to a number.  When the value is zero the
		normal behavior is restored.

*timer_info()*
timer_info([{id}])
		Return a list with information about timers.
		When {id} is given only information about this timer is
		returned.  When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
		returned.
		When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.

For each timer the information is stored in a Dictionary with
		these items:
		    "id"	    the timer ID
		    "time"	    time the timer was started with
		    "remaining"	    time until the timer fires
		    "repeat"	    number of times the timer will still fire;
				    -1 means forever
		    "callback"	    the callback
		    "paused"	    1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise

{only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}

timer_pause({timer}, {paused})				*timer_pause()*
		Pause or unpause a timer.  A paused timer does not invoke its
		callback when its time expires.  Unpausing a timer may cause
		the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
		has passed.

Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
		for a short time.

If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
		String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
		See |non-zero-arg|.

{only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}

*timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
		Create a timer and return the timer ID.

{time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
		minimum time before invoking the callback.  When the system is
		busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.

{callback} is the function to call.  It can be the name of a
		function or a |Funcref|.  It is called with one argument, which
		is the timer ID.  The callback is only invoked when Vim is
		waiting for input.

{options} is a dictionary.  Supported entries:
		   "repeat"	Number of times to repeat calling the
				callback.  -1 means forever.  When not present
				the callback will be called once.
				If the timer causes an error three times in a
				row the repeat is cancelled.  This avoids that
				Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
				messages.

Example: >
			func MyHandler(timer)
			  echo 'Handler called'
			endfunc
			let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
				\ {'repeat': 3})
<		This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
		intervals.

{only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}

timer_stop({timer})					*timer_stop()*
		Stop a timer.  The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
		{timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
		Number.  If {timer} does not exist there is no error.

{only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}

timer_stopall()						*timer_stopall()*
		Stop all timers.  The timer callbacks will no longer be
		invoked.  Useful if some timers is misbehaving.  If there are
		no timers there is no error.

{only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}

tolower({expr})						*tolower()*
		The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
		characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
		the string).

toupper({expr})						*toupper()*
		The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
		characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
		the string).

tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr})				*tr()*
		The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
		which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
		position in the {tostr} string.  Thus the first character in
		{fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
		and so on.  Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
		This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.

Examples: >
			echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
<		returns "Hello THere" >
			echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
<		returns "{blob}"

trim({text}[, {mask}])						*trim()*
		Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
		removed from the beginning and  end of {text}.
		If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
		which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
		space character 0xa0.
		This code deals with multibyte characters properly.

Examples: >
			echo trim("   some text ")
<		returns "some text" >
			echo trim("  \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
<		returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
			echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
<		returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed)

trunc({expr})							*trunc()*
		Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
		equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
		{expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
		Examples: >
			echo trunc(1.456)
<			1.0  >
			echo trunc(-5.456)
<			-5.0  >
			echo trunc(4.0)
<			4.0
		{only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}

*type()*
type({expr})	The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
		Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
		v:t_ variable that has the value:
			Number:	    0  |v:t_number|
			String:	    1  |v:t_string|
			Funcref:    2  |v:t_func|
			List:	    3  |v:t_list|
			Dictionary: 4  |v:t_dict|
			Float:	    5  |v:t_float|
			Boolean:    6  |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
			None	    7  |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
			Job	    8  |v:t_job|
			Channel	    9  |v:t_channel|
		For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
			:if type(myvar) == type(0)
			:if type(myvar) == type("")
			:if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
			:if type(myvar) == type([])
			:if type(myvar) == type({})
			:if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
			:if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
			:if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
<		To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
			:if exists('v:t_number')

undofile({name})					*undofile()*
		Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
		with name {name} when writing.  This uses the 'undodir'
		option, finding directories that exist.  It does not check if
		the undo file exists.
		{name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
		is used internally.
		If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
		buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
		Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
		When compiled without the +persistent_undo option this always
		returns an empty string.

undotree()						*undotree()*
		Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
		the following items:
		  "seq_last"	The highest undo sequence number used.
		  "seq_cur"	The sequence number of the current position in
				the undo tree.  This differs from "seq_last"
				when some changes were undone.
		  "time_cur"	Time last used for |:earlier| and related
				commands.  Use |strftime()| to convert to
				something readable.
		  "save_last"	Number of the last file write.  Zero when no
				write yet.
		  "save_cur"	Number of the current position in the undo
				tree.
		  "synced"	Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
				This happens when waiting from input from the
				user.  See |undo-blocks|.
		  "entries"	A list of dictionaries with information about
				undo blocks.

The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
		Each List item is a Dictionary with these items:
		  "seq"		Undo sequence number.  Same as what appears in
				|:undolist|.
		  "time"	Timestamp when the change happened.  Use
				|strftime()| to convert to something readable.
		  "newhead"	Only appears in the item that is the last one
				that was added.  This marks the last change
				and where further changes will be added.
		  "curhead"	Only appears in the item that is the last one
				that was undone.  This marks the current
				position in the undo tree, the block that will
				be used by a redo command.  When nothing was
				undone after the last change this item will
				not appear anywhere.
		  "save"	Only appears on the last block before a file
				write.  The number is the write count.  The
				first write has number 1, the last one the
				"save_last" mentioned above.
		  "alt"		Alternate entry.  This is again a List of undo
				blocks.  Each item may again have an "alt"
				item.

uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])			*uniq()* *E882*
		Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
		{list} items in-place.  Returns {list}.  If you want a list
		to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
			:let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
<		The default compare function uses the string representation of
		each item.  For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.

values({dict})						*values()*
		Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}.  The |List| is
		in arbitrary order.

virtcol({expr})						*virtcol()*
		The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
		position given with {expr}.  That is, the last screen position
		occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
		would be of unlimited width.  When there is a <Tab> at the
		position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
		the <Tab>.  For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
		set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
		For the byte position use |col()|.
		For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
		When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
		"off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
		character.  E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
		character.  When "off" is omitted zero is used.
		When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
		beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
		The accepted positions are:
		    .	    the cursor position
		    $	    the end of the cursor line (the result is the
			    number of displayed characters in the cursor line
			    plus one)
		    'x	    position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
			    returned)
		    v       In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
			    cursor is the end).  When not in Visual mode
			    returns the cursor position.  Differs from |'<| in
			    that it's updated right away.
		Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
		Examples: >
  virtcol(".")	   with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
  virtcol("$")	   with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
  virtcol("'t")    with text "	  there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
<		The first column is 1.  0 is returned for an error.
		A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
		all lines: >
		    echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))

visualmode([expr])						*visualmode()*
		The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
		used in the current buffer.  Initially it returns an empty
		string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
		"V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
		character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
		respectively.
		Example: >
			:exe "normal " . visualmode()
<		This enters the same Visual mode as before.  It is also useful
		in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
		Visual mode that was used.
		If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
		(e.g., in a |:vmap|).
		If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
		a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
		the old value is returned.  See |non-zero-arg|.

For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
    :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
<
		(Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).

win_findbuf({bufnr})					*win_findbuf()*
		Returns a list with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
		buffer {bufnr}.  When there is none the list is empty.

win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]])				*win_getid()*
		Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
		When {win} is missing use the current window.
		With {win} this is the window number.  The top window has
		number 1.  Use `win_getid(winnr())` for the current window.
		Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
		number {tab}.  The first tab has number one.
		Return zero if the window cannot be found.

win_gotoid({expr})					*win_gotoid()*
		Go to window with ID {expr}.  This may also change the current
		tabpage.
		Return 1 if successful, 0 if the window cannot be found.

win_id2tabwin({expr})					*win_id2tabwin()*
		Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
		with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
		Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.

win_id2win({expr})					*win_id2win()*
		Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
		Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.

win_screenpos({nr})					*win_screenpos()*
		Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
		numbers: [row, col].  The first window always has position
		[1, 1].
		{nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
		tabpage.

*winbufnr()*
winbufnr({nr})	The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
		associated with window {nr}.  {nr} can be the window number or
		the |window-ID|.
		When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
		window is returned.
		When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
		Example: >
  :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
<
							*wincol()*
wincol()	The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
		cursor in the window.  This is counting screen cells from the
		left side of the window.  The leftmost column is one.

winheight({nr})						*winheight()*
		The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
		{nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
		returned.  When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
		An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
		This excludes any window toolbar line.
		Examples: >
  :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
<
							*winline()*
winline()	The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
		in the window.  This is counting screen lines from the top of
		the window.  The first line is one.
		If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
		first, this may cause a scroll.

*winnr()*
winnr([{arg}])	The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
		window.  The top window has number 1.
		When the optional argument is "$", the number of the
		last window is returned (the window count). >
			let window_count = winnr('$')
<		When the optional argument is "#", the number of the last
		accessed window is returned (where |CTRL-W_p| goes to).
		If there is no previous window or it is in another tab page 0
		is returned.
		The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
		|:wincmd|.
		Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.

*winrestcmd()*
winrestcmd()	Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
		the current window sizes.  Only works properly when no windows
		are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
		unchanged.
		Example: >
			:let cmd = winrestcmd()
			:call MessWithWindowSizes()
			:exe cmd
<
							*winrestview()*
winrestview({dict})
		Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
		the view of the current window.
		Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
		returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
		settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
		    :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
<
		This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
		wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
		(yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
		same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.

If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
		If the window size changed the result won't be the same.

*winsaveview()*
winsaveview()	Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
		the view of the current window.  Use |winrestview()| to
		restore the view.
		This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
		buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
		This does not save fold information.  Use the 'foldenable'
		option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
		not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
		The return value includes:
			lnum		cursor line number
			col		cursor column (Note: the first column
					zero, as opposed to what getpos()
					returns)
			coladd		cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
			curswant	column for vertical movement
			topline		first line in the window
			topfill		filler lines, only in diff mode
			leftcol		first column displayed
			skipcol		columns skipped
		Note that no option values are saved.

winwidth({nr})						*winwidth()*
		The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
		{nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
		When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
		returned.  When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
		An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
		Examples: >
  :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
  :if winwidth(0) <= 50
  :  50 wincmd |
  :endif
<		For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
		option.

wordcount()						*wordcount()*
		The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
		the current buffer.  This is the same info as provided by
		|g_CTRL-G|
		The return value includes:
			bytes		Number of bytes in the buffer
			chars		Number of chars in the buffer
			words		Number of words in the buffer
			cursor_bytes    Number of bytes before cursor position
					(not in Visual mode)
			cursor_chars    Number of chars before cursor position
					(not in Visual mode)
			cursor_words    Number of words before cursor position
					(not in Visual mode)
			visual_bytes    Number of bytes visually selected
					(only in Visual mode)
			visual_chars    Number of chars visually selected
					(only in Visual mode)
			visual_words    Number of words visually selected
					(only in Visual mode)

*writefile()*
writefile({list}, {fname} [, {flags}])
		Write |List| {list} to file {fname}.  Each list item is
		separated with a NL.  Each list item must be a String or
		Number.
		When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
		not be a NL after the last list item.  An empty item at the
		end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.

When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
		appended to the file: >
			:call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
			:call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
<
		When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
		the file.  This flushes the file to disk, if possible.  This
		takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
		crashes.
		When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
		called if the 'fsync' option is set.
		When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
		when 'fsync' is set.

All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
		Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
		to writefile().
		An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
		When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0.  There is an
		error message if the file can't be created or when writing
		fails.
		Also see |readfile()|.
		To copy a file byte for byte: >
			:let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
			:call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")

xor({expr}, {expr})					*xor()*
		Bitwise XOR on the two arguments.  The arguments are converted
		to a number.  A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
		Example: >
			:let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
<

*feature-list*
There are four types of features:
1.  Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
    was compiled |+feature-list|.  Example: >
	:if has("cindent")
2.  Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
    Example: >
	:if has("gui_running")
<							*has-patch*
3.  Included patches.  The "patch123" feature means that patch 123 has been
    included.  Note that this form does not check the version of Vim, you need
    to inspect |v:version| for that.
    Example (checking version 6.2.148 or later): >
	:if v:version > 602 || v:version == 602 && has("patch148")
<    Note that it's possible for patch 147 to be omitted even though 148 is
    included.

4.  Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
    patch.  The "patch-7.4.237" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
    later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 237 was included.
    Note that this only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that you
    need to use the example above that checks v:version.  Example: >
	:if has("patch-7.4.248")
<    Note that it's possible for patch 147 to be omitted even though 148 is
    included.

Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
use: `if exists('+shellslash')`

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macunix			Synonym for osxdarwin
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user_commands		User-defined commands.
vcon			Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
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vertsplit		Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
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			*vim_starting*
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xpm_w32			Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
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xsmp			Compiled with X session management support.
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xterm_clipboard		Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
xterm_save		Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
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x11			Compiled with X11 support.

*string-match*
Matching a pattern in a String

A regexp pattern as explained at |pattern| is normally used to find a match in
the buffer lines.  When a pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost
everything works in the same way.  The difference is that a String is handled
like it is one line.  When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a
line break for the pattern.  It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or
with ".".  Example: >
	:let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
	:echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
	aa
	xx
	:echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
	a
	x

Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
"$" at the last character of the string.  They don't match after or before a
"\n".

==============================================================================
5. Defining functions					*user-functions*

New functions can be defined.  These can be called just like builtin
functions.  The function executes a sequence of Ex commands.  Normal mode
commands can be executed with the |:normal| command.

The function name must start with an uppercase letter, to avoid confusion with
builtin functions.  To prevent from using the same name in different scripts
avoid obvious, short names.  A good habit is to start the function name with
the name of the script, e.g., "HTMLcolor()".

It's also possible to use curly braces, see |curly-braces-names|.  And the
|autoload| facility is useful to define a function only when it's called.

*local-function*
A function local to a script must start with "s:".  A local script function
can only be called from within the script and from functions, user commands
and autocommands defined in the script.  It is also possible to call the
function from a mapping defined in the script, but then |<SID>| must be used
instead of "s:" when the mapping is expanded outside of the script.
There are only script-local functions, no buffer-local or window-local
functions.

*:fu* *:function* *E128* *E129* *E123*
:fu[nction]		List all functions and their arguments.

:fu[nction] {name}	List function {name}.
			{name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
			|Funcref|: >
				:function dict.init

:fu[nction] /{pattern}	List functions with a name matching {pattern}.
			Example that lists all functions ending with "File": >
				:function /File$
<
							*:function-verbose*
When 'verbose' is non-zero, listing a function will also display where it was
last defined. Example: >

:verbose function SetFileTypeSH
	function SetFileTypeSH(name)
	    Last set from /usr/share/vim/vim-7.0/filetype.vim
<
See |:verbose-cmd| for more information.

*E124* *E125* *E853* *E884*
:fu[nction][!] {name}([arguments]) [range] [abort] [dict] [closure]
			Define a new function by the name {name}.  The body of
			the function follows in the next lines, until the
			matching |:endfunction|.

The name must be made of alphanumeric characters and
			'_', and must start with a capital or "s:" (see
			above).  Note that using "b:" or "g:" is not allowed.
			(since patch 7.4.260 E884 is given if the function
			name has a colon in the name, e.g. for "foo:bar()".
			Before that patch no error was given).

{name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
			|Funcref|: >
				:function dict.init(arg)
<			"dict" must be an existing dictionary.  The entry
			"init" is added if it didn't exist yet.  Otherwise [!]
			is required to overwrite an existing function.  The
			result is a |Funcref| to a numbered function.  The
			function can only be used with a |Funcref| and will be
			deleted if there are no more references to it.
								*E127* *E122*
			When a function by this name already exists and [!] is
			not used an error message is given.  When [!] is used,
			an existing function is silently replaced.  Unless it
			is currently being executed, that is an error.
			NOTE: Use ! wisely.  If used without care it can cause
			an existing function to be replaced unexpectedly,
			which is hard to debug.

For the {arguments} see |function-argument|.

*:func-range* *a:firstline* *a:lastline*
			When the [range] argument is added, the function is
			expected to take care of a range itself.  The range is
			passed as "a:firstline" and "a:lastline".  If [range]
			is excluded, ":{range}call" will call the function for
			each line in the range, with the cursor on the start
			of each line.  See |function-range-example|.
			The cursor is still moved to the first line of the
			range, as is the case with all Ex commands.
								*:func-abort*
			When the [abort] argument is added, the function will
			abort as soon as an error is detected.
								*:func-dict*
			When the [dict] argument is added, the function must
			be invoked through an entry in a |Dictionary|.  The
			local variable "self" will then be set to the
			dictionary.  See |Dictionary-function|.
						*:func-closure* *E932*
			When the [closure] argument is added, the function
			can access variables and arguments from the outer
			scope.  This is usually called a closure.  In this
			example Bar() uses "x" from the scope of Foo().  It
			remains referenced even after Foo() returns: >
				:function! Foo()
				:  let x = 0
				:  function! Bar() closure
				:    let x += 1
				:    return x
				:  endfunction
				:  return funcref('Bar')
				:endfunction

:let F = Foo()
				:echo F()
<				1 >
				:echo F()
<				2 >
				:echo F()
<				3

*function-search-undo*
			The last used search pattern and the redo command "."
			will not be changed by the function.  This also
			implies that the effect of |:nohlsearch| is undone
			when the function returns.

*:endf* *:endfunction* *E126* *E193* *W22*
:endf[unction] [argument]
			The end of a function definition.  Best is to put it
			on a line by its own, without [argument].

[argument] can be:
				| command	command to execute next
				\n command	command to execute next
				" comment	always ignored
				anything else	ignored, warning given when
						'verbose' is non-zero
			The support for a following command was added in Vim
			8.0.0654, before that any argument was silently
			ignored.

To be able to define a function inside an `:execute`
			command, use line breaks instead of |:bar|: >
				:exe "func Foo()\necho 'foo'\nendfunc"
<
				*:delf* *:delfunction* *E130* *E131* *E933*
:delf[unction][!] {name}
			Delete function {name}.
			{name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
			|Funcref|: >
				:delfunc dict.init
<			This will remove the "init" entry from "dict".  The
			function is deleted if there are no more references to
			it.
			With the ! there is no error if the function does not
			exist.
							*:retu* *:return* *E133*
:retu[rn] [expr]	Return from a function.  When "[expr]" is given, it is
			evaluated and returned as the result of the function.
			If "[expr]" is not given, the number 0 is returned.
			When a function ends without an explicit ":return",
			the number 0 is returned.
			Note that there is no check for unreachable lines,
			thus there is no warning if commands follow ":return".

If the ":return" is used after a |:try| but before the
			matching |:finally| (if present), the commands
			following the ":finally" up to the matching |:endtry|
			are executed first.  This process applies to all
			nested ":try"s inside the function.  The function
			returns at the outermost ":endtry".

*function-argument* *a:var*
An argument can be defined by giving its name.  In the function this can then
be used as "a:name" ("a:" for argument).
					*a:0* *a:1* *a:000* *E740* *...*
Up to 20 arguments can be given, separated by commas.  After the named
arguments an argument "..." can be specified, which means that more arguments
may optionally be following.  In the function the extra arguments can be used
as "a:1", "a:2", etc.  "a:0" is set to the number of extra arguments (which
can be 0).  "a:000" is set to a |List| that contains these arguments.  Note
that "a:1" is the same as "a:000[0]".
								*E742*
The a: scope and the variables in it cannot be changed, they are fixed.
However, if a composite type is used, such as |List| or |Dictionary| , you can
change their contents.  Thus you can pass a |List| to a function and have the
function add an item to it.  If you want to make sure the function cannot
change a |List| or |Dictionary| use |:lockvar|.

When not using "...", the number of arguments in a function call must be equal
to the number of named arguments.  When using "...", the number of arguments
may be larger.

It is also possible to define a function without any arguments.  You must
still supply the () then.

It is allowed to define another function inside a function body.

*local-variables*
Inside a function local variables can be used.  These will disappear when the
function returns.  Global variables need to be accessed with "g:".

Example: >
  :function Table(title, ...)
  :  echohl Title
  :  echo a:title
  :  echohl None
  :  echo a:0 . " items:"
  :  for s in a:000
  :    echon ' ' . s
  :  endfor
  :endfunction

This function can then be called with: >
  call Table("Table", "line1", "line2")
  call Table("Empty Table")

To return more than one value, return a |List|: >
  :function Compute(n1, n2)
  :  if a:n2 == 0
  :    return ["fail", 0]
  :  endif
  :  return ["ok", a:n1 / a:n2]
  :endfunction

This function can then be called with: >
  :let [success, div] = Compute(102, 6)
  :if success == "ok"
  :  echo div
  :endif
<
						*:cal* *:call* *E107* *E117*
:[range]cal[l] {name}([arguments])
		Call a function.  The name of the function and its arguments
		are as specified with |:function|.  Up to 20 arguments can be
		used.  The returned value is discarded.
		Without a range and for functions that accept a range, the
		function is called once.  When a range is given the cursor is
		positioned at the start of the first line before executing the
		function.
		When a range is given and the function doesn't handle it
		itself, the function is executed for each line in the range,
		with the cursor in the first column of that line.  The cursor
		is left at the last line (possibly moved by the last function
		call).  The arguments are re-evaluated for each line.  Thus
		this works:
						*function-range-example*  >
	:function Mynumber(arg)
	:  echo line(".") . " " . a:arg
	:endfunction
	:1,5call Mynumber(getline("."))
<
		The "a:firstline" and "a:lastline" are defined anyway, they
		can be used to do something different at the start or end of
		the range.

Example of a function that handles the range itself: >

:function Cont() range
	:  execute (a:firstline + 1) . "," . a:lastline . 's/^/\t\\ '
	:endfunction
	:4,8call Cont()
<
		This function inserts the continuation character "\" in front
		of all the lines in the range, except the first one.

When the function returns a composite value it can be further
		dereferenced, but the range will not be used then.  Example: >
	:4,8call GetDict().method()
<		Here GetDict() gets the range but method() does not.

*E132*
The recursiveness of user functions is restricted with the |'maxfuncdepth'|
option.

AUTOMATICALLY LOADING FUNCTIONS ~
							*autoload-functions*
When using many or large functions, it's possible to automatically define them
only when they are used.  There are two methods: with an autocommand and with
the "autoload" directory in 'runtimepath'.

Using an autocommand ~

This is introduced in the user manual, section |41.14|.

The autocommand is useful if you have a plugin that is a long Vim script file.
You can define the autocommand and quickly quit the script with |:finish|.
That makes Vim startup faster.  The autocommand should then load the same file
again, setting a variable to skip the |:finish| command.

Use the FuncUndefined autocommand event with a pattern that matches the
function(s) to be defined.  Example: >

:au FuncUndefined BufNet* source ~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim

The file "~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim" should then define functions that start with
"BufNet".  Also see |FuncUndefined|.

Using an autoload script ~
							*autoload* *E746*
This is introduced in the user manual, section |41.15|.

Using a script in the "autoload" directory is simpler, but requires using
exactly the right file name.  A function that can be autoloaded has a name
like this: >

:call filename#funcname()

When such a function is called, and it is not defined yet, Vim will search the
"autoload" directories in 'runtimepath' for a script file called
"filename.vim".  For example "~/.vim/autoload/filename.vim".  That file should
then define the function like this: >

function filename#funcname()
	   echo "Done!"
	endfunction

The file name and the name used before the # in the function must match
exactly, and the defined function must have the name exactly as it will be
called.

It is possible to use subdirectories.  Every # in the function name works like
a path separator.  Thus when calling a function: >

:call foo#bar#func()

Vim will look for the file "autoload/foo/bar.vim" in 'runtimepath'.

This also works when reading a variable that has not been set yet: >

:let l = foo#bar#lvar

However, when the autoload script was already loaded it won't be loaded again
for an unknown variable.

When assigning a value to such a variable nothing special happens.  This can
be used to pass settings to the autoload script before it's loaded: >

:let foo#bar#toggle = 1
	:call foo#bar#func()

Note that when you make a mistake and call a function that is supposed to be
defined in an autoload script, but the script doesn't actually define the
function, the script will be sourced every time you try to call the function.
And you will get an error message every time.

Also note that if you have two script files, and one calls a function in the
other and vice versa, before the used function is defined, it won't work.
Avoid using the autoload functionality at the toplevel.

Hint: If you distribute a bunch of scripts you can pack them together with the
|vimball| utility.  Also read the user manual |distribute-script|.

==============================================================================
6. Curly braces names					*curly-braces-names*

In most places where you can use a variable, you can use a "curly braces name"
variable.  This is a regular variable name with one or more expressions
wrapped in braces {} like this: >
	my_{adjective}_variable

When Vim encounters this, it evaluates the expression inside the braces, puts
that in place of the expression, and re-interprets the whole as a variable
name.  So in the above example, if the variable "adjective" was set to
"noisy", then the reference would be to "my_noisy_variable", whereas if
"adjective" was set to "quiet", then it would be to "my_quiet_variable".

One application for this is to create a set of variables governed by an option
value.  For example, the statement >
	echo my_{&background}_message

would output the contents of "my_dark_message" or "my_light_message" depending
on the current value of 'background'.

You can use multiple brace pairs: >
	echo my_{adverb}_{adjective}_message
..or even nest them: >
	echo my_{ad{end_of_word}}_message
where "end_of_word" is either "verb" or "jective".

However, the expression inside the braces must evaluate to a valid single
variable name, e.g. this is invalid: >
	:let foo='a + b'
	:echo c{foo}d
.. since the result of expansion is "ca + bd", which is not a variable name.

*curly-braces-function-names*
You can call and define functions by an evaluated name in a similar way.
Example: >
	:let func_end='whizz'
	:call my_func_{func_end}(parameter)

This would call the function "my_func_whizz(parameter)".

This does NOT work: >
  :let i = 3
  :let @{i} = ''  " error
  :echo @{i}      " error

==============================================================================
7. Commands						*expression-commands*

:let {var-name} = {expr1}				*:let* *E18*
			Set internal variable {var-name} to the result of the
			expression {expr1}.  The variable will get the type
			from the {expr}.  If {var-name} didn't exist yet, it
			is created.

:let {var-name}[{idx}] = {expr1}			*E689*
			Set a list item to the result of the expression
			{expr1}.  {var-name} must refer to a list and {idx}
			must be a valid index in that list.  For nested list
			the index can be repeated.
			This cannot be used to add an item to a |List|.
			This cannot be used to set a byte in a String.  You
			can do that like this: >
				:let var = var[0:2] . 'X' . var[4:]
<
							*E711* *E719*
:let {var-name}[{idx1}:{idx2}] = {expr1}		*E708* *E709* *E710*
			Set a sequence of items in a |List| to the result of
			the expression {expr1}, which must be a list with the
			correct number of items.
			{idx1} can be omitted, zero is used instead.
			{idx2} can be omitted, meaning the end of the list.
			When the selected range of items is partly past the
			end of the list, items will be added.

*:let+=* *:let-=* *:let.=* *E734*
:let {var} += {expr1}	Like ":let {var} = {var} + {expr1}".
:let {var} -= {expr1}	Like ":let {var} = {var} - {expr1}".
:let {var} .= {expr1}	Like ":let {var} = {var} . {expr1}".
			These fail if {var} was not set yet and when the type
			of {var} and {expr1} don't fit the operator.

:let ${env-name} = {expr1}			*:let-environment* *:let-$*
			Set environment variable {env-name} to the result of
			the expression {expr1}.  The type is always String.
:let ${env-name} .= {expr1}
			Append {expr1} to the environment variable {env-name}.
			If the environment variable didn't exist yet this
			works like "=".

:let @{reg-name} = {expr1}			*:let-register* *:let-@*
			Write the result of the expression {expr1} in register
			{reg-name}.  {reg-name} must be a single letter, and
			must be the name of a writable register (see
			|registers|).  "@@" can be used for the unnamed
			register, "@/" for the search pattern.
			If the result of {expr1} ends in a <CR> or <NL>, the
			register will be linewise, otherwise it will be set to
			characterwise.
			This can be used to clear the last search pattern: >
				:let @/ = ""
<			This is different from searching for an empty string,
			that would match everywhere.

:let @{reg-name} .= {expr1}
			Append {expr1} to register {reg-name}.  If the
			register was empty it's like setting it to {expr1}.

:let &{option-name} = {expr1}			*:let-option* *:let-&*
			Set option {option-name} to the result of the
			expression {expr1}.  A String or Number value is
			always converted to the type of the option.
			For an option local to a window or buffer the effect
			is just like using the |:set| command: both the local
			value and the global value are changed.
			Example: >
				:let &path = &path . ',/usr/local/include'
<			This also works for terminal codes in the form t_xx.
			But only for alphanumerical names.  Example: >
				:let &t_k1 = "\<Esc>[234;"
<			When the code does not exist yet it will be created as
			a terminal key code, there is no error.

:let &{option-name} .= {expr1}
			For a string option: Append {expr1} to the value.
			Does not insert a comma like |:set+=|.

:let &{option-name} += {expr1}
:let &{option-name} -= {expr1}
			For a number or boolean option: Add or subtract
			{expr1}.

:let &l:{option-name} = {expr1}
:let &l:{option-name} .= {expr1}
:let &l:{option-name} += {expr1}
:let &l:{option-name} -= {expr1}
			Like above, but only set the local value of an option
			(if there is one).  Works like |:setlocal|.

:let &g:{option-name} = {expr1}
:let &g:{option-name} .= {expr1}
:let &g:{option-name} += {expr1}
:let &g:{option-name} -= {expr1}
			Like above, but only set the global value of an option
			(if there is one).  Works like |:setglobal|.

:let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] = {expr1}		*:let-unpack* *E687* *E688*
			{expr1} must evaluate to a |List|.  The first item in
			the list is assigned to {name1}, the second item to
			{name2}, etc.
			The number of names must match the number of items in
			the |List|.
			Each name can be one of the items of the ":let"
			command as mentioned above.
			Example: >
				:let [s, item] = GetItem(s)
<			Detail: {expr1} is evaluated first, then the
			assignments are done in sequence.  This matters if
			{name2} depends on {name1}.  Example: >
				:let x = [0, 1]
				:let i = 0
				:let [i, x[i]] = [1, 2]
				:echo x
<			The result is [0, 2].

:let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] .= {expr1}
:let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] += {expr1}
:let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] -= {expr1}
			Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each
			|List| item.

:let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] = {expr1}
			Like |:let-unpack| above, but the |List| may have more
			items than there are names.  A list of the remaining
			items is assigned to {lastname}.  If there are no
			remaining items {lastname} is set to an empty list.
			Example: >
				:let [a, b; rest] = ["aval", "bval", 3, 4]
<
:let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] .= {expr1}
:let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] += {expr1}
:let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] -= {expr1}
			Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each
			|List| item.

*E121*
:let {var-name}	..	List the value of variable {var-name}.  Multiple
			variable names may be given.  Special names recognized
			here:				*E738*
			  g:	global variables
			  b:	local buffer variables
			  w:	local window variables
			  t:	local tab page variables
			  s:	script-local variables
			  l:	local function variables
			  v:	Vim variables.

:let			List the values of all variables.  The type of the
			variable is indicated before the value:
			    <nothing>	String
				#	Number
				*	Funcref

:unl[et][!] {name} ...				*:unlet* *:unl* *E108* *E795*
			Remove the internal variable {name}.  Several variable
			names can be given, they are all removed.  The name
			may also be a |List| or |Dictionary| item.
			With [!] no error message is given for non-existing
			variables.
			One or more items from a |List| can be removed: >
				:unlet list[3]	  " remove fourth item
				:unlet list[3:]   " remove fourth item to last
<			One item from a |Dictionary| can be removed at a time: >
				:unlet dict['two']
				:unlet dict.two
<			This is especially useful to clean up used global
			variables and script-local variables (these are not
			deleted when the script ends).  Function-local
			variables are automatically deleted when the function
			ends.

:lockv[ar][!] [depth] {name} ...			*:lockvar* *:lockv*
			Lock the internal variable {name}.  Locking means that
			it can no longer be changed (until it is unlocked).
			A locked variable can be deleted: >
				:lockvar v
				:let v = 'asdf'		" fails!
				:unlet v
<							*E741* *E940*
			If you try to change a locked variable you get an
			error message: "E741: Value is locked: {name}".
			If you try to lock or unlock a built-in variable you
			get an error message: "E940: Cannot lock or unlock
			variable {name}".

[depth] is relevant when locking a |List| or
			|Dictionary|.  It specifies how deep the locking goes:
				1	Lock the |List| or |Dictionary| itself,
					cannot add or remove items, but can
					still change their values.
				2	Also lock the values, cannot change
					the items.  If an item is a |List| or
					|Dictionary|, cannot add or remove
					items, but can still change the
					values.
				3	Like 2 but for the |List| /
					|Dictionary| in the |List| /
					|Dictionary|, one level deeper.
			The default [depth] is 2, thus when {name} is a |List|
			or |Dictionary| the values cannot be changed.
								*E743*
			For unlimited depth use [!] and omit [depth].
			However, there is a maximum depth of 100 to catch
			loops.

Note that when two variables refer to the same |List|
			and you lock one of them, the |List| will also be
			locked when used through the other variable.
			Example: >
				:let l = [0, 1, 2, 3]
				:let cl = l
				:lockvar l
				:let cl[1] = 99		" won't work!
<			You may want to make a copy of a list to avoid this.
			See |deepcopy()|.

:unlo[ckvar][!] [depth] {name} ...			*:unlockvar* *:unlo*
			Unlock the internal variable {name}.  Does the
			opposite of |:lockvar|.

:if {expr1}			*:if* *:endif* *:en* *E171* *E579* *E580*
:en[dif]		Execute the commands until the next matching ":else"
			or ":endif" if {expr1} evaluates to non-zero.

From Vim version 4.5 until 5.0, every Ex command in
			between the ":if" and ":endif" is ignored.  These two
			commands were just to allow for future expansions in a
			backward compatible way.  Nesting was allowed.  Note
			that any ":else" or ":elseif" was ignored, the "else"
			part was not executed either.

You can use this to remain compatible with older
			versions: >
				:if version >= 500
				:  version-5-specific-commands
				:endif
<			The commands still need to be parsed to find the
			"endif".  Sometimes an older Vim has a problem with a
			new command.  For example, ":silent" is recognized as
			a ":substitute" command.  In that case ":execute" can
			avoid problems: >
				:if version >= 600
				:  execute "silent 1,$delete"
				:endif
<
			NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work
			properly in between ":if" and ":endif".

*:else* *:el* *E581* *E583*
:el[se]			Execute the commands until the next matching ":else"
			or ":endif" if they previously were not being
			executed.

*:elseif* *:elsei* *E582* *E584*
:elsei[f] {expr1}	Short for ":else" ":if", with the addition that there
			is no extra ":endif".

:wh[ile] {expr1}			*:while* *:endwhile* *:wh* *:endw*
						*E170* *E585* *E588* *E733*
:endw[hile]		Repeat the commands between ":while" and ":endwhile",
			as long as {expr1} evaluates to non-zero.
			When an error is detected from a command inside the
			loop, execution continues after the "endwhile".
			Example: >
				:let lnum = 1
				:while lnum <= line("$")
				   :call FixLine(lnum)
				   :let lnum = lnum + 1
				:endwhile
<
			NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work
			properly inside a ":while" and ":for" loop.

:for {var} in {list}					*:for* *E690* *E732*
:endfo[r]						*:endfo* *:endfor*
			Repeat the commands between ":for" and ":endfor" for
			each item in {list}.  Variable {var} is set to the
			value of each item.
			When an error is detected for a command inside the
			loop, execution continues after the "endfor".
			Changing {list} inside the loop affects what items are
			used.  Make a copy if this is unwanted: >
				:for item in copy(mylist)
<			When not making a copy, Vim stores a reference to the
			next item in the list, before executing the commands
			with the current item.  Thus the current item can be
			removed without effect.  Removing any later item means
			it will not be found.  Thus the following example
			works (an inefficient way to make a list empty): >
				for item in mylist
				   call remove(mylist, 0)
				endfor
<			Note that reordering the list (e.g., with sort() or
			reverse()) may have unexpected effects.

:for [{var1}, {var2}, ...] in {listlist}
:endfo[r]
			Like ":for" above, but each item in {listlist} must be
			a list, of which each item is assigned to {var1},
			{var2}, etc.  Example: >
				:for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 5], [3, 8]]
				   :echo getline(lnum)[col]
				:endfor
<
						*:continue* *:con* *E586*
:con[tinue]		When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, jumps back
			to the start of the loop.
			If it is used after a |:try| inside the loop but
			before the matching |:finally| (if present), the
			commands following the ":finally" up to the matching
			|:endtry| are executed first.  This process applies to
			all nested ":try"s inside the loop.  The outermost
			":endtry" then jumps back to the start of the loop.

*:break* *:brea* *E587*
:brea[k]		When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, skips to
			the command after the matching ":endwhile" or
			":endfor".
			If it is used after a |:try| inside the loop but
			before the matching |:finally| (if present), the
			commands following the ":finally" up to the matching
			|:endtry| are executed first.  This process applies to
			all nested ":try"s inside the loop.  The outermost
			":endtry" then jumps to the command after the loop.

:try				*:try* *:endt* *:endtry* *E600* *E601* *E602*
:endt[ry]		Change the error handling for the commands between
			":try" and ":endtry" including everything being
			executed across ":source" commands, function calls,
			or autocommand invocations.

When an error or interrupt is detected and there is
			a |:finally| command following, execution continues
			after the ":finally".  Otherwise, or when the
			":endtry" is reached thereafter, the next
			(dynamically) surrounding ":try" is checked for
			a corresponding ":finally" etc.  Then the script
			processing is terminated.  (Whether a function
			definition has an "abort" argument does not matter.)
			Example: >
		:try | edit too much | finally | echo "cleanup" | endtry
		:echo "impossible"	" not reached, script terminated above
<
			Moreover, an error or interrupt (dynamically) inside
			":try" and ":endtry" is converted to an exception.  It
			can be caught as if it were thrown by a |:throw|
			command (see |:catch|).  In this case, the script
			processing is not terminated.

The value "Vim:Interrupt" is used for an interrupt
			exception.  An error in a Vim command is converted
			to a value of the form "Vim({command}):{errmsg}",
			other errors are converted to a value of the form
			"Vim:{errmsg}".  {command} is the full command name,
			and {errmsg} is the message that is displayed if the
			error exception is not caught, always beginning with
			the error number.
			Examples: >
		:try | sleep 100 | catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ | endtry
		:try | edit | catch /^Vim(edit):E\d\+/ | echo "error" | endtry
<
					*:cat* *:catch* *E603* *E604* *E605*
:cat[ch] /{pattern}/	The following commands until the next |:catch|,
			|:finally|, or |:endtry| that belongs to the same
			|:try| as the ":catch" are executed when an exception
			matching {pattern} is being thrown and has not yet
			been caught by a previous ":catch".  Otherwise, these
			commands are skipped.
			When {pattern} is omitted all errors are caught.
			Examples: >
		:catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/	" catch interrupts (CTRL-C)
		:catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E/	" catch all Vim errors
		:catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:/	" catch errors and interrupts
		:catch /^Vim(write):/		" catch all errors in :write
		:catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E123/	" catch error E123
		:catch /my-exception/		" catch user exception
		:catch /.*/			" catch everything
		:catch				" same as /.*/
<
			Another character can be used instead of / around the
			{pattern}, so long as it does not have a special
			meaning (e.g., '|' or '"') and doesn't occur inside
			{pattern}.
			Information about the exception is available in
			|v:exception|.  Also see |throw-variables|.
			NOTE: It is not reliable to ":catch" the TEXT of
			an error message because it may vary in different
			locales.

*:th* *:throw* *E608*
:th[row] {expr1}	The {expr1} is evaluated and thrown as an exception.
			If the ":throw" is used after a |:try| but before the
			first corresponding |:catch|, commands are skipped
			until the first ":catch" matching {expr1} is reached.
			If there is no such ":catch" or if the ":throw" is
			used after a ":catch" but before the |:finally|, the
			commands following the ":finally" (if present) up to
			the matching |:endtry| are executed.  If the ":throw"
			is after the ":finally", commands up to the ":endtry"
			are skipped.  At the ":endtry", this process applies
			again for the next dynamically surrounding ":try"
			(which may be found in a calling function or sourcing
			script), until a matching ":catch" has been found.
			If the exception is not caught, the command processing
			is terminated.
			Example: >
		:try | throw "oops" | catch /^oo/ | echo "caught" | endtry
<			Note that "catch" may need to be on a separate line
			for when an error causes the parsing to skip the whole
			line and not see the "|" that separates the commands.

*:ec* *:echo*
:ec[ho] {expr1} ..	Echoes each {expr1}, with a space in between.  The
			first {expr1} starts on a new line.
			Also see |:comment|.
			Use "\n" to start a new line.  Use "\r" to move the
			cursor to the first column.
			Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
			Cannot be followed by a comment.
			Example: >
		:echo "the value of 'shell' is" &shell
<							*:echo-redraw*
			A later redraw may make the message disappear again.
			And since Vim mostly postpones redrawing until it's
			finished with a sequence of commands this happens
			quite often.  To avoid that a command from before the
			":echo" causes a redraw afterwards (redraws are often
			postponed until you type something), force a redraw
			with the |:redraw| command.  Example: >
		:new | redraw | echo "there is a new window"
<
							*:echon*
:echon {expr1} ..	Echoes each {expr1}, without anything added.  Also see
			|:comment|.
			Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
			Cannot be followed by a comment.
			Example: >
				:echon "the value of 'shell' is " &shell
<
			Note the difference between using ":echo", which is a
			Vim command, and ":!echo", which is an external shell
			command: >
		:!echo %		--> filename
<			The arguments of ":!" are expanded, see |:_%|. >
		:!echo "%"		--> filename or "filename"
<			Like the previous example.  Whether you see the double
			quotes or not depends on your 'shell'. >
		:echo %			--> nothing
<			The '%' is an illegal character in an expression. >
		:echo "%"		--> %
<			This just echoes the '%' character. >
		:echo expand("%")	--> filename
<			This calls the expand() function to expand the '%'.

*:echoh* *:echohl*
:echoh[l] {name}	Use the highlight group {name} for the following
			|:echo|, |:echon| and |:echomsg| commands.  Also used
			for the |input()| prompt.  Example: >
		:echohl WarningMsg | echo "Don't panic!" | echohl None
<			Don't forget to set the group back to "None",
			otherwise all following echo's will be highlighted.

*:echom* *:echomsg*
:echom[sg] {expr1} ..	Echo the expression(s) as a true message, saving the
			message in the |message-history|.
			Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the
			|:echo| command.  But unprintable characters are
			displayed, not interpreted.
			The parsing works slightly different from |:echo|,
			more like |:execute|.  All the expressions are first
			evaluated and concatenated before echoing anything.
			The expressions must evaluate to a Number or String, a
			Dictionary or List causes an error.
			Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
			Example: >
		:echomsg "It's a Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz, as you can plainly see."
<			See |:echo-redraw| to avoid the message disappearing
			when the screen is redrawn.
							*:echoe* *:echoerr*
:echoe[rr] {expr1} ..	Echo the expression(s) as an error message, saving the
			message in the |message-history|.  When used in a
			script or function the line number will be added.
			Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the
			:echo command.  When used inside a try conditional,
			the message is raised as an error exception instead
			(see |try-echoerr|).
			Example: >
		:echoerr "This script just failed!"
<			If you just want a highlighted message use |:echohl|.
			And to get a beep: >
		:exe "normal \<Esc>"
<
							*:exe* *:execute*
:exe[cute] {expr1} ..	Executes the string that results from the evaluation
			of {expr1} as an Ex command.
			Multiple arguments are concatenated, with a space in
			between.  To avoid the extra space use the "."
			operator to concatenate strings into one argument.
			{expr1} is used as the processed command, command line
			editing keys are not recognized.
			Cannot be followed by a comment.
			Examples: >
		:execute "buffer" nextbuf
		:execute "normal" count . "w"
<
			":execute" can be used to append a command to commands
			that don't accept a '|'.  Example: >
		:execute '!ls' | echo "theend"

<			":execute" is also a nice way to avoid having to type
			control characters in a Vim script for a ":normal"
			command: >
		:execute "normal ixxx\<Esc>"
<			This has an <Esc> character, see |expr-string|.

Be careful to correctly escape special characters in
			file names.  The |fnameescape()| function can be used
			for Vim commands, |shellescape()| for |:!| commands.
			Examples: >
		:execute "e " . fnameescape(filename)
		:execute "!ls " . shellescape(filename, 1)
<
			Note: The executed string may be any command-line, but
			starting or ending "if", "while" and "for" does not
			always work, because when commands are skipped the
			":execute" is not evaluated and Vim loses track of
			where blocks start and end.  Also "break" and
			"continue" should not be inside ":execute".
			This example does not work, because the ":execute" is
			not evaluated and Vim does not see the "while", and
			gives an error for finding an ":endwhile": >
		:if 0
		: execute 'while i > 5'
		:  echo "test"
		: endwhile
		:endif
<
			It is allowed to have a "while" or "if" command
			completely in the executed string: >
		:execute 'while i < 5 | echo i | let i = i + 1 | endwhile'
<

*:exe-comment*
			":execute", ":echo" and ":echon" cannot be followed by
			a comment directly, because they see the '"' as the
			start of a string.  But, you can use '|' followed by a
			comment.  Example: >
		:echo "foo" | "this is a comment

==============================================================================
8. Exception handling					*exception-handling*

The Vim script language comprises an exception handling feature.  This section
explains how it can be used in a Vim script.

TRY CONDITIONALS					*try-conditionals*

Exceptions can be caught or can cause cleanup code to be executed.  You can
use a try conditional to specify catch clauses (that catch exceptions) and/or
a finally clause (to be executed for cleanup).
   A try conditional begins with a |:try| command and ends at the matching
|:endtry| command.  In between, you can use a |:catch| command to start
a catch clause, or a |:finally| command to start a finally clause.  There may
be none or multiple catch clauses, but there is at most one finally clause,
which must not be followed by any catch clauses.  The lines before the catch
clauses and the finally clause is called a try block. >

:try
     :	...
     :	...				TRY BLOCK
     :	...
     :catch /{pattern}/
     :	...
     :	...				CATCH CLAUSE
     :	...
     :catch /{pattern}/
     :	...
     :	...				CATCH CLAUSE
     :	...
     :finally
     :	...
     :	...				FINALLY CLAUSE
     :	...
     :endtry

The try conditional allows to watch code for exceptions and to take the
appropriate actions.  Exceptions from the try block may be caught.  Exceptions
from the try block and also the catch clauses may cause cleanup actions.
   When no exception is thrown during execution of the try block, the control
is transferred to the finally clause, if present.  After its execution, the
script continues with the line following the ":endtry".
   When an exception occurs during execution of the try block, the remaining
lines in the try block are skipped.  The exception is matched against the
patterns specified as arguments to the ":catch" commands.  The catch clause
after the first matching ":catch" is taken, other catch clauses are not
executed.  The catch clause ends when the next ":catch", ":finally", or
":endtry" command is reached - whatever is first.  Then, the finally clause
(if present) is executed.  When the ":endtry" is reached, the script execution
continues in the following line as usual.
   When an exception that does not match any of the patterns specified by the
":catch" commands is thrown in the try block, the exception is not caught by
that try conditional and none of the catch clauses is executed.  Only the
finally clause, if present, is taken.  The exception pends during execution of
the finally clause.  It is resumed at the ":endtry", so that commands after
the ":endtry" are not executed and the exception might be caught elsewhere,
see |try-nesting|.
   When during execution of a catch clause another exception is thrown, the
remaining lines in that catch clause are not executed.  The new exception is
not matched against the patterns in any of the ":catch" commands of the same
try conditional and none of its catch clauses is taken.  If there is, however,
a finally clause, it is executed, and the exception pends during its
execution.  The commands following the ":endtry" are not executed.  The new
exception might, however, be caught elsewhere, see |try-nesting|.
   When during execution of the finally clause (if present) an exception is
thrown, the remaining lines in the finally clause are skipped.  If the finally
clause has been taken because of an exception from the try block or one of the
catch clauses, the original (pending) exception is discarded.  The commands
following the ":endtry" are not executed, and the exception from the finally
clause is propagated and can be caught elsewhere, see |try-nesting|.

The finally clause is also executed, when a ":break" or ":continue" for
a ":while" loop enclosing the complete try conditional is executed from the
try block or a catch clause.  Or when a ":return" or ":finish" is executed
from the try block or a catch clause of a try conditional in a function or
sourced script, respectively.  The ":break", ":continue", ":return", or
":finish" pends during execution of the finally clause and is resumed when the
":endtry" is reached.  It is, however, discarded when an exception is thrown
from the finally clause.
   When a ":break" or ":continue" for a ":while" loop enclosing the complete
try conditional or when a ":return" or ":finish" is encountered in the finally
clause, the rest of the finally clause is skipped, and the ":break",
":continue", ":return" or ":finish" is executed as usual.  If the finally
clause has been taken because of an exception or an earlier ":break",
":continue", ":return", or ":finish" from the try block or a catch clause,
this pending exception or command is discarded.

For examples see |throw-catch| and |try-finally|.

NESTING	OF TRY CONDITIONALS				*try-nesting*

Try conditionals can be nested arbitrarily.  That is, a complete try
conditional can be put into the try block, a catch clause, or the finally
clause of another try conditional.  If the inner try conditional does not
catch an exception thrown in its try block or throws a new exception from one
of its catch clauses or its finally clause, the outer try conditional is
checked according to the rules above.  If the inner try conditional is in the
try block of the outer try conditional, its catch clauses are checked, but
otherwise only the finally clause is executed.  It does not matter for
nesting, whether the inner try conditional is directly contained in the outer
one, or whether the outer one sources a script or calls a function containing
the inner try conditional.

When none of the active try conditionals catches an exception, just their
finally clauses are executed.  Thereafter, the script processing terminates.
An error message is displayed in case of an uncaught exception explicitly
thrown by a ":throw" command.  For uncaught error and interrupt exceptions
implicitly raised by Vim, the error message(s) or interrupt message are shown
as usual.

For examples see |throw-catch|.

EXAMINING EXCEPTION HANDLING CODE			*except-examine*

Exception handling code can get tricky.  If you are in doubt what happens, set
'verbose' to 13 or use the ":13verbose" command modifier when sourcing your
script file.  Then you see when an exception is thrown, discarded, caught, or
finished.  When using a verbosity level of at least 14, things pending in
a finally clause are also shown.  This information is also given in debug mode
(see |debug-scripts|).

THROWING AND CATCHING EXCEPTIONS			*throw-catch*

You can throw any number or string as an exception.  Use the |:throw| command
and pass the value to be thrown as argument: >
	:throw 4711
	:throw "string"
<							*throw-expression*
You can also specify an expression argument.  The expression is then evaluated
first, and the result is thrown: >
	:throw 4705 + strlen("string")
	:throw strpart("strings", 0, 6)

An exception might be thrown during evaluation of the argument of the ":throw"
command.  Unless it is caught there, the expression evaluation is abandoned.
The ":throw" command then does not throw a new exception.
   Example: >

:function! Foo(arg)
	:  try
	:    throw a:arg
	:  catch /foo/
	:  endtry
	:  return 1
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Bar()
	:  echo "in Bar"
	:  return 4710
	:endfunction
	:
	:throw Foo("arrgh") + Bar()

This throws "arrgh", and "in Bar" is not displayed since Bar() is not
executed. >
	:throw Foo("foo") + Bar()
however displays "in Bar" and throws 4711.

Any other command that takes an expression as argument might also be
abandoned by an (uncaught) exception during the expression evaluation.  The
exception is then propagated to the caller of the command.
   Example: >

:if Foo("arrgh")
	:  echo "then"
	:else
	:  echo "else"
	:endif

Here neither of "then" or "else" is displayed.

*catch-order*
Exceptions can be caught by a try conditional with one or more |:catch|
commands, see |try-conditionals|.   The values to be caught by each ":catch"
command can be specified as a pattern argument.  The subsequent catch clause
gets executed when a matching exception is caught.
   Example: >

:function! Foo(value)
	:  try
	:    throw a:value
	:  catch /^\d\+$/
	:    echo "Number thrown"
	:  catch /.*/
	:    echo "String thrown"
	:  endtry
	:endfunction
	:
	:call Foo(0x1267)
	:call Foo('string')

The first call to Foo() displays "Number thrown", the second "String thrown".
An exception is matched against the ":catch" commands in the order they are
specified.  Only the first match counts.  So you should place the more
specific ":catch" first.  The following order does not make sense: >

:  catch /.*/
	:    echo "String thrown"
	:  catch /^\d\+$/
	:    echo "Number thrown"

The first ":catch" here matches always, so that the second catch clause is
never taken.

*throw-variables*
If you catch an exception by a general pattern, you may access the exact value
in the variable |v:exception|: >

:  catch /^\d\+$/
	:    echo "Number thrown.  Value is" v:exception

You may also be interested where an exception was thrown.  This is stored in
|v:throwpoint|.  Note that "v:exception" and "v:throwpoint" are valid for the
exception most recently caught as long it is not finished.
   Example: >

:function! Caught()
	:  if v:exception != ""
	:    echo 'Caught "' . v:exception . '" in ' . v:throwpoint
	:  else
	:    echo 'Nothing caught'
	:  endif
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Foo()
	:  try
	:    try
	:      try
	:	 throw 4711
	:      finally
	:	 call Caught()
	:      endtry
	:    catch /.*/
	:      call Caught()
	:      throw "oops"
	:    endtry
	:  catch /.*/
	:    call Caught()
	:  finally
	:    call Caught()
	:  endtry
	:endfunction
	:
	:call Foo()

This displays >

Nothing caught
	Caught "4711" in function Foo, line 4
	Caught "oops" in function Foo, line 10
	Nothing caught

A practical example:  The following command ":LineNumber" displays the line
number in the script or function where it has been used: >

:function! LineNumber()
	:    return substitute(v:throwpoint, '.*\D$\d\+$.*', '\1', "")
	:endfunction
	:command! LineNumber try | throw "" | catch | echo LineNumber() | endtry
<
							*try-nested*
An exception that is not caught by a try conditional can be caught by
a surrounding try conditional: >

:try
	:  try
	:    throw "foo"
	:  catch /foobar/
	:    echo "foobar"
	:  finally
	:    echo "inner finally"
	:  endtry
	:catch /foo/
	:  echo "foo"
	:endtry

The inner try conditional does not catch the exception, just its finally
clause is executed.  The exception is then caught by the outer try
conditional.  The example displays "inner finally" and then "foo".

*throw-from-catch*
You can catch an exception and throw a new one to be caught elsewhere from the
catch clause: >

:function! Foo()
	:  throw "foo"
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Bar()
	:  try
	:    call Foo()
	:  catch /foo/
	:    echo "Caught foo, throw bar"
	:    throw "bar"
	:  endtry
	:endfunction
	:
	:try
	:  call Bar()
	:catch /.*/
	:  echo "Caught" v:exception
	:endtry

This displays "Caught foo, throw bar" and then "Caught bar".

*rethrow*
There is no real rethrow in the Vim script language, but you may throw
"v:exception" instead: >

:function! Bar()
	:  try
	:    call Foo()
	:  catch /.*/
	:    echo "Rethrow" v:exception
	:    throw v:exception
	:  endtry
	:endfunction
<							*try-echoerr*
Note that this method cannot be used to "rethrow" Vim error or interrupt
exceptions, because it is not possible to fake Vim internal exceptions.
Trying so causes an error exception.  You should throw your own exception
denoting the situation.  If you want to cause a Vim error exception containing
the original error exception value, you can use the |:echoerr| command: >

:try
	:  try
	:    asdf
	:  catch /.*/
	:    echoerr v:exception
	:  endtry
	:catch /.*/
	:  echo v:exception
	:endtry

This code displays

Vim(echoerr):Vim:E492: Not an editor command:	asdf ~

CLEANUP CODE						*try-finally*

Scripts often change global settings and restore them at their end.  If the
user however interrupts the script by pressing CTRL-C, the settings remain in
an inconsistent state.  The same may happen to you in the development phase of
a script when an error occurs or you explicitly throw an exception without
catching it.  You can solve these problems by using a try conditional with
a finally clause for restoring the settings.  Its execution is guaranteed on
normal control flow, on error, on an explicit ":throw", and on interrupt.
(Note that errors and interrupts from inside the try conditional are converted
to exceptions.  When not caught, they terminate the script after the finally
clause has been executed.)
Example: >

:try
	:  let s:saved_ts = &ts
	:  set ts=17
	:
	:  " Do the hard work here.
	:
	:finally
	:  let &ts = s:saved_ts
	:  unlet s:saved_ts
	:endtry

This method should be used locally whenever a function or part of a script
changes global settings which need to be restored on failure or normal exit of
that function or script part.

*break-finally*
Cleanup code works also when the try block or a catch clause is left by
a ":continue", ":break", ":return", or ":finish".
   Example: >

:let first = 1
	:while 1
	:  try
	:    if first
	:      echo "first"
	:      let first = 0
	:      continue
	:    else
	:      throw "second"
	:    endif
	:  catch /.*/
	:    echo v:exception
	:    break
	:  finally
	:    echo "cleanup"
	:  endtry
	:  echo "still in while"
	:endwhile
	:echo "end"

This displays "first", "cleanup", "second", "cleanup", and "end". >

:function! Foo()
	:  try
	:    return 4711
	:  finally
	:    echo "cleanup\n"
	:  endtry
	:  echo "Foo still active"
	:endfunction
	:
	:echo Foo() "returned by Foo"

This displays "cleanup" and "4711 returned by Foo".  You don't need to add an
extra ":return" in the finally clause.  (Above all, this would override the
return value.)

*except-from-finally*
Using either of ":continue", ":break", ":return", ":finish", or ":throw" in
a finally clause is possible, but not recommended since it abandons the
cleanup actions for the try conditional.  But, of course, interrupt and error
exceptions might get raised from a finally clause.
   Example where an error in the finally clause stops an interrupt from
working correctly: >

:try
	:  try
	:    echo "Press CTRL-C for interrupt"
	:    while 1
	:    endwhile
	:  finally
	:    unlet novar
	:  endtry
	:catch /novar/
	:endtry
	:echo "Script still running"
	:sleep 1

If you need to put commands that could fail into a finally clause, you should
think about catching or ignoring the errors in these commands, see
|catch-errors| and |ignore-errors|.

CATCHING ERRORS						*catch-errors*

If you want to catch specific errors, you just have to put the code to be
watched in a try block and add a catch clause for the error message.  The
presence of the try conditional causes all errors to be converted to an
exception.  No message is displayed and |v:errmsg| is not set then.  To find
the right pattern for the ":catch" command, you have to know how the format of
the error exception is.
   Error exceptions have the following format: >

Vim({cmdname}):{errmsg}
or >
	Vim:{errmsg}

{cmdname} is the name of the command that failed; the second form is used when
the command name is not known.  {errmsg} is the error message usually produced
when the error occurs outside try conditionals.  It always begins with
a capital "E", followed by a two or three-digit error number, a colon, and
a space.

Examples:

The command >
	:unlet novar
normally produces the error message >
	E108: No such variable: "novar"
which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
	Vim(unlet):E108: No such variable: "novar"

The command >
	:dwim
normally produces the error message >
	E492: Not an editor command: dwim
which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
	Vim:E492: Not an editor command: dwim

You can catch all ":unlet" errors by a >
	:catch /^Vim(unlet):/
or all errors for misspelled command names by a >
	:catch /^Vim:E492:/

Some error messages may be produced by different commands: >
	:function nofunc
and >
	:delfunction nofunc
both produce the error message >
	E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
	Vim(function):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
or >
	Vim(delfunction):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
respectively.  You can catch the error by its number independently on the
command that caused it if you use the following pattern: >
	:catch /^Vim(\a\+):E128:/

Some commands like >
	:let x = novar
produce multiple error messages, here: >
	E121: Undefined variable: novar
	E15: Invalid expression:  novar
Only the first is used for the exception value, since it is the most specific
one (see |except-several-errors|).  So you can catch it by >
	:catch /^Vim(\a\+):E121:/

You can catch all errors related to the name "nofunc" by >
	:catch /\<nofunc\>/

You can catch all Vim errors in the ":write" and ":read" commands by >
	:catch /^Vim($write\|read$):E\d\+:/

You can catch all Vim errors by the pattern >
	:catch /^Vim$(\a\+)$\=:E\d\+:/
<
							*catch-text*
NOTE: You should never catch the error message text itself: >
	:catch /No such variable/
only works in the English locale, but not when the user has selected
a different language by the |:language| command.  It is however helpful to
cite the message text in a comment: >
	:catch /^Vim(\a\+):E108:/   " No such variable

IGNORING ERRORS						*ignore-errors*

You can ignore errors in a specific Vim command by catching them locally: >

:try
	:  write
	:catch
	:endtry

But you are strongly recommended NOT to use this simple form, since it could
catch more than you want.  With the ":write" command, some autocommands could
be executed and cause errors not related to writing, for instance: >

:au BufWritePre * unlet novar

There could even be such errors you are not responsible for as a script
writer: a user of your script might have defined such autocommands.  You would
then hide the error from the user.
   It is much better to use >

:try
	:  write
	:catch /^Vim(write):/
	:endtry

which only catches real write errors.  So catch only what you'd like to ignore
intentionally.

For a single command that does not cause execution of autocommands, you could
even suppress the conversion of errors to exceptions by the ":silent!"
command: >
	:silent! nunmap k
This works also when a try conditional is active.

CATCHING INTERRUPTS					*catch-interrupt*

When there are active try conditionals, an interrupt (CTRL-C) is converted to
the exception "Vim:Interrupt".  You can catch it like every exception.  The
script is not terminated, then.
   Example: >

:function! TASK1()
	:  sleep 10
	:endfunction

:function! TASK2()
	:  sleep 20
	:endfunction

:while 1
	:  let command = input("Type a command: ")
	:  try
	:    if command == ""
	:      continue
	:    elseif command == "END"
	:      break
	:    elseif command == "TASK1"
	:      call TASK1()
	:    elseif command == "TASK2"
	:      call TASK2()
	:    else
	:      echo "\nIllegal command:" command
	:      continue
	:    endif
	:  catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/
	:    echo "\nCommand interrupted"
	:    " Caught the interrupt.  Continue with next prompt.
	:  endtry
	:endwhile

You can interrupt a task here by pressing CTRL-C; the script then asks for
a new command.  If you press CTRL-C at the prompt, the script is terminated.

CATCHING ALL						*catch-all*

The commands >

:catch /.*/
	:catch //
	:catch

catch everything, error exceptions, interrupt exceptions and exceptions
explicitly thrown by the |:throw| command.  This is useful at the top level of
a script in order to catch unexpected things.
   Example: >

:try
	:
	:  " do the hard work here
	:
	:catch /MyException/
	:
	:  " handle known problem
	:
	:catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/
	:    echo "Script interrupted"
	:catch /.*/
	:  echo "Internal error (" . v:exception . ")"
	:  echo " - occurred at " . v:throwpoint
	:endtry
	:" end of script

Note: Catching all might catch more things than you want.  Thus, you are
strongly encouraged to catch only for problems that you can really handle by
specifying a pattern argument to the ":catch".
   Example: Catching all could make it nearly impossible to interrupt a script
by pressing CTRL-C: >

:while 1
	:  try
	:    sleep 1
	:  catch
	:  endtry
	:endwhile

EXCEPTIONS AND AUTOCOMMANDS				*except-autocmd*

Exceptions may be used during execution of autocommands.  Example: >

:autocmd User x try
	:autocmd User x   throw "Oops!"
	:autocmd User x catch
	:autocmd User x   echo v:exception
	:autocmd User x endtry
	:autocmd User x throw "Arrgh!"
	:autocmd User x echo "Should not be displayed"
	:
	:try
	:  doautocmd User x
	:catch
	:  echo v:exception
	:endtry

This displays "Oops!" and "Arrgh!".

*except-autocmd-Pre*
For some commands, autocommands get executed before the main action of the
command takes place.  If an exception is thrown and not caught in the sequence
of autocommands, the sequence and the command that caused its execution are
abandoned and the exception is propagated to the caller of the command.
   Example: >

:autocmd BufWritePre * throw "FAIL"
	:autocmd BufWritePre * echo "Should not be displayed"
	:
	:try
	:  write
	:catch
	:  echo "Caught:" v:exception "from" v:throwpoint
	:endtry

Here, the ":write" command does not write the file currently being edited (as
you can see by checking 'modified'), since the exception from the BufWritePre
autocommand abandons the ":write".  The exception is then caught and the
script displays: >

Caught: FAIL from BufWrite Auto commands for "*"
<
							*except-autocmd-Post*
For some commands, autocommands get executed after the main action of the
command has taken place.  If this main action fails and the command is inside
an active try conditional, the autocommands are skipped and an error exception
is thrown that can be caught by the caller of the command.
   Example: >

:autocmd BufWritePost * echo "File successfully written!"
	:
	:try
	:  write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
	:catch
	:  echo v:exception
	:endtry

This just displays: >

Vim(write):E212: Can't open file for writing (/i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e)

If you really need to execute the autocommands even when the main action
fails, trigger the event from the catch clause.
   Example: >

:autocmd BufWritePre  * set noreadonly
	:autocmd BufWritePost * set readonly
	:
	:try
	:  write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
	:catch
	:  doautocmd BufWritePost /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
	:endtry
<
You can also use ":silent!": >

:let x = "ok"
	:let v:errmsg = ""
	:autocmd BufWritePost * if v:errmsg != ""
	:autocmd BufWritePost *   let x = "after fail"
	:autocmd BufWritePost * endif
	:try
	:  silent! write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
	:catch
	:endtry
	:echo x

This displays "after fail".

If the main action of the command does not fail, exceptions from the
autocommands will be catchable by the caller of the command:  >

:autocmd BufWritePost * throw ":-("
	:autocmd BufWritePost * echo "Should not be displayed"
	:
	:try
	:  write
	:catch
	:  echo v:exception
	:endtry
<
							*except-autocmd-Cmd*
For some commands, the normal action can be replaced by a sequence of
autocommands.  Exceptions from that sequence will be catchable by the caller
of the command.
   Example:  For the ":write" command, the caller cannot know whether the file
had actually been written when the exception occurred.  You need to tell it in
some way. >

:if !exists("cnt")
	:  let cnt = 0
	:
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd * if &modified
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   let cnt = cnt + 1
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   if cnt % 3 == 2
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *     throw "BufWriteCmdError"
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   endif
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   write | set nomodified
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   if cnt % 3 == 0
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *     throw "BufWriteCmdError"
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   endif
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd *   echo "File successfully written!"
	:  autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif
	:endif
	:
	:try
	:	write
	:catch /^BufWriteCmdError$/
	:  if &modified
	:    echo "Error on writing (file contents not changed)"
	:  else
	:    echo "Error after writing"
	:  endif
	:catch /^Vim(write):/
	:    echo "Error on writing"
	:endtry

When this script is sourced several times after making changes, it displays
first >
	File successfully written!
then >
	Error on writing (file contents not changed)
then >
	Error after writing
etc.

*except-autocmd-ill*
You cannot spread a try conditional over autocommands for different events.
The following code is ill-formed: >

:autocmd BufWritePre  * try
	:
	:autocmd BufWritePost * catch
	:autocmd BufWritePost *   echo v:exception
	:autocmd BufWritePost * endtry
	:
	:write

EXCEPTION HIERARCHIES AND PARAMETERIZED EXCEPTIONS	*except-hier-param*

Some programming languages allow to use hierarchies of exception classes or to
pass additional information with the object of an exception class.  You can do
similar things in Vim.
   In order to throw an exception from a hierarchy, just throw the complete
class name with the components separated by a colon, for instance throw the
string "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW" for an overflow in a mathematical library.
   When you want to pass additional information with your exception class, add
it in parentheses, for instance throw the string "EXCEPT:IO:WRITEERR(myfile)"
for an error when writing "myfile".
   With the appropriate patterns in the ":catch" command, you can catch for
base classes or derived classes of your hierarchy.  Additional information in
parentheses can be cut out from |v:exception| with the ":substitute" command.
   Example: >

:function! CheckRange(a, func)
	:  if a:a < 0
	:    throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE(" . a:func . ")"
	:  endif
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Add(a, b)
	:  call CheckRange(a:a, "Add")
	:  call CheckRange(a:b, "Add")
	:  let c = a:a + a:b
	:  if c < 0
	:    throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW"
	:  endif
	:  return c
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Div(a, b)
	:  call CheckRange(a:a, "Div")
	:  call CheckRange(a:b, "Div")
	:  if (a:b == 0)
	:    throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:ZERODIV"
	:  endif
	:  return a:a / a:b
	:endfunction
	:
	:function! Write(file)
	:  try
	:    execute "write" fnameescape(a:file)
	:  catch /^Vim(write):/
	:    throw "EXCEPT:IO(" . getcwd() . ", " . a:file . "):WRITEERR"
	:  endtry
	:endfunction
	:
	:try
	:
	:  " something with arithmetics and I/O
	:
	:catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE/
	:  let function = substitute(v:exception, '.*($\a\+$).*', '\1', "")
	:  echo "Range error in" function
	:
	:catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR/	" catches OVERFLOW and ZERODIV
	:  echo "Math error"
	:
	:catch /^EXCEPT:IO/
	:  let dir = substitute(v:exception, '.*($.\+$,\s*.\+).*', '\1', "")
	:  let file = substitute(v:exception, '.*(.\+,\s*$.\+$).*', '\1', "")
	:  if file !~ '^/'
	:    let file = dir . "/" . file
	:  endif
	:  echo 'I/O error for "' . file . '"'
	:
	:catch /^EXCEPT/
	:  echo "Unspecified error"
	:
	:endtry

The exceptions raised by Vim itself (on error or when pressing CTRL-C) use
a flat hierarchy:  they are all in the "Vim" class.  You cannot throw yourself
exceptions with the "Vim" prefix; they are reserved for Vim.
   Vim error exceptions are parameterized with the name of the command that
failed, if known.  See |catch-errors|.

PECULIARITIES
							*except-compat*
The exception handling concept requires that the command sequence causing the
exception is aborted immediately and control is transferred to finally clauses
and/or a catch clause.

In the Vim script language there are cases where scripts and functions
continue after an error: in functions without the "abort" flag or in a command
after ":silent!", control flow goes to the following line, and outside
functions, control flow goes to the line following the outermost ":endwhile"
or ":endif".  On the other hand, errors should be catchable as exceptions
(thus, requiring the immediate abortion).

This problem has been solved by converting errors to exceptions and using
immediate abortion (if not suppressed by ":silent!") only when a try
conditional is active.  This is no restriction since an (error) exception can
be caught only from an active try conditional.  If you want an immediate
termination without catching the error, just use a try conditional without
catch clause.  (You can cause cleanup code being executed before termination
by specifying a finally clause.)

When no try conditional is active, the usual abortion and continuation
behavior is used instead of immediate abortion.  This ensures compatibility of
scripts written for Vim 6.1 and earlier.

However, when sourcing an existing script that does not use exception handling
commands (or when calling one of its functions) from inside an active try
conditional of a new script, you might change the control flow of the existing
script on error.  You get the immediate abortion on error and can catch the
error in the new script.  If however the sourced script suppresses error
messages by using the ":silent!" command (checking for errors by testing
|v:errmsg| if appropriate), its execution path is not changed.  The error is
not converted to an exception.  (See |:silent|.)  So the only remaining cause
where this happens is for scripts that don't care about errors and produce
error messages.  You probably won't want to use such code from your new
scripts.

*except-syntax-err*
Syntax errors in the exception handling commands are never caught by any of
the ":catch" commands of the try conditional they belong to.  Its finally
clauses, however, is executed.
   Example: >

:try
	:  try
	:    throw 4711
	:  catch /\(/
	:    echo "in catch with syntax error"
	:  catch
	:    echo "inner catch-all"
	:  finally
	:    echo "inner finally"
	:  endtry
	:catch
	:  echo 'outer catch-all caught "' . v:exception . '"'
	:  finally
	:    echo "outer finally"
	:endtry

This displays: >
    inner finally
    outer catch-all caught "Vim(catch):E54: Unmatched \("
    outer finally
The original exception is discarded and an error exception is raised, instead.

*except-single-line*
The ":try", ":catch", ":finally", and ":endtry" commands can be put on
a single line, but then syntax errors may make it difficult to recognize the
"catch" line, thus you better avoid this.
   Example: >
	:try | unlet! foo # | catch | endtry
raises an error exception for the trailing characters after the ":unlet!"
argument, but does not see the ":catch" and ":endtry" commands, so that the
error exception is discarded and the "E488: Trailing characters" message gets
displayed.

*except-several-errors*
When several errors appear in a single command, the first error message is
usually the most specific one and therefor converted to the error exception.
   Example: >
	echo novar
causes >
	E121: Undefined variable: novar
	E15: Invalid expression: novar
The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: >
	Vim(echo):E121: Undefined variable: novar
<							*except-syntax-error*
But when a syntax error is detected after a normal error in the same command,
the syntax error is used for the exception being thrown.
   Example: >
	unlet novar #
causes >
	E108: No such variable: "novar"
	E488: Trailing characters
The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: >
	Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters
This is done because the syntax error might change the execution path in a way
not intended by the user.  Example: >
	try
	    try | unlet novar # | catch | echo v:exception | endtry
	catch /.*/
	    echo "outer catch:" v:exception
	endtry
This displays "outer catch: Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters", and then
a "E600: Missing :endtry" error message is given, see |except-single-line|.

==============================================================================
9. Examples						*eval-examples*

Printing in Binary ~
>
  :" The function Nr2Bin() returns the binary string representation of a number.
  :func Nr2Bin(nr)
  :  let n = a:nr
  :  let r = ""
  :  while n
  :    let r = '01'[n % 2] . r
  :    let n = n / 2
  :  endwhile
  :  return r
  :endfunc

:" The function String2Bin() converts each character in a string to a
  :" binary string, separated with dashes.
  :func String2Bin(str)
  :  let out = ''
  :  for ix in range(strlen(a:str))
  :    let out = out . '-' . Nr2Bin(char2nr(a:str[ix]))
  :  endfor
  :  return out[1:]
  :endfunc

Example of its use: >
  :echo Nr2Bin(32)
result: "100000" >
  :echo String2Bin("32")
result: "110011-110010"

Sorting lines ~

This example sorts lines with a specific compare function. >

:func SortBuffer()
  :  let lines = getline(1, '$')
  :  call sort(lines, function("Strcmp"))
  :  call setline(1, lines)
  :endfunction

As a one-liner: >
  :call setline(1, sort(getline(1, '$'), function("Strcmp")))

scanf() replacement ~
							*sscanf*
There is no sscanf() function in Vim.  If you need to extract parts from a
line, you can use matchstr() and substitute() to do it.  This example shows
how to get the file name, line number and column number out of a line like
"foobar.txt, 123, 45". >
   :" Set up the match bit
   :let mx='$\f\+$,\s*$\d\+$,\s*$\d\+$'
   :"get the part matching the whole expression
   :let l = matchstr(line, mx)
   :"get each item out of the match
   :let file = substitute(l, mx, '\1', '')
   :let lnum = substitute(l, mx, '\2', '')
   :let col = substitute(l, mx, '\3', '')

The input is in the variable "line", the results in the variables "file",
"lnum" and "col". (idea from Michael Geddes)

getting the scriptnames in a Dictionary ~
						*scriptnames-dictionary*
The |:scriptnames| command can be used to get a list of all script files that
have been sourced.  There is no equivalent function or variable for this
(because it's rarely needed).  In case you need to manipulate the list this
code can be used: >
    " Get the output of ":scriptnames" in the scriptnames_output variable.
    let scriptnames_output = ''
    redir => scriptnames_output
    silent scriptnames
    redir END

" Split the output into lines and parse each line.	Add an entry to the
    " "scripts" dictionary.
    let scripts = {}
    for line in split(scriptnames_output, "\n")
      " Only do non-blank lines.
      if line =~ '\S'
	" Get the first number in the line.
	let nr = matchstr(line, '\d\+')
	" Get the file name, remove the script number " 123: ".
	let name = substitute(line, '.\+:\s*', '', '')
	" Add an item to the Dictionary
	let scripts[nr] = name
      endif
    endfor
    unlet scriptnames_output

==============================================================================
10. No +eval feature				*no-eval-feature*

When the |+eval| feature was disabled at compile time, none of the expression
evaluation commands are available.  To prevent this from causing Vim scripts
to generate all kinds of errors, the ":if" and ":endif" commands are still
recognized, though the argument of the ":if" and everything between the ":if"
and the matching ":endif" is ignored.  Nesting of ":if" blocks is allowed, but
only if the commands are at the start of the line.  The ":else" command is not
recognized.

Example of how to avoid executing commands when the |+eval| feature is
missing: >

:if 1
	:  echo "Expression evaluation is compiled in"
	:else
	:  echo "You will _never_ see this message"
	:endif

To execute a command only when the |+eval| feature is disabled requires a trick,
as this example shows: >

silent! while 0
	  set history=111
	silent! endwhile

When the |+eval| feature is available the command is skipped because of the
"while 0".  Without the |+eval| feature the "while 0" is an error, which is
silently ignored, and the command is executed.

==============================================================================
11. The sandbox					*eval-sandbox* *sandbox* *E48*

The 'foldexpr', 'formatexpr', 'includeexpr', 'indentexpr', 'statusline' and
'foldtext' options may be evaluated in a sandbox.  This means that you are
protected from these expressions having nasty side effects.  This gives some
safety for when these options are set from a modeline.  It is also used when
the command from a tags file is executed and for CTRL-R = in the command line.
The sandbox is also used for the |:sandbox| command.

These items are not allowed in the sandbox:
	- changing the buffer text
	- defining or changing mapping, autocommands, functions, user commands
	- setting certain options (see |option-summary|)
	- setting certain v: variables (see |v:var|)  *E794*
	- executing a shell command
	- reading or writing a file
	- jumping to another buffer or editing a file
	- executing Python, Perl, etc. commands
This is not guaranteed 100% secure, but it should block most attacks.

*:san* *:sandbox*
:san[dbox] {cmd}	Execute {cmd} in the sandbox.  Useful to evaluate an
			option that may have been set from a modeline, e.g.
			'foldexpr'.

*sandbox-option*
A few options contain an expression.  When this expression is evaluated it may
have to be done in the sandbox to avoid a security risk.  But the sandbox is
restrictive, thus this only happens when the option was set from an insecure
location.  Insecure in this context are:
- sourcing a .vimrc or .exrc in the current directory
- while executing in the sandbox
- value coming from a modeline

Note that when in the sandbox and saving an option value and restoring it, the
option will still be marked as it was set in the sandbox.

==============================================================================
12. Textlock							*textlock*

In a few situations it is not allowed to change the text in the buffer, jump
to another window and some other things that might confuse or break what Vim
is currently doing.  This mostly applies to things that happen when Vim is
actually doing something else.  For example, evaluating the 'balloonexpr' may
happen any moment the mouse cursor is resting at some position.

This is not allowed when the textlock is active:
	- changing the buffer text
	- jumping to another buffer or window
	- editing another file
	- closing a window or quitting Vim
	- etc.

==============================================================================
13. Testing							*testing*

Vim can be tested after building it, usually with "make test".
The tests are located in the directory "src/testdir".

There are several types of tests added over time:
	test33.in		oldest, don't add any more
	test_something.in	old style tests
	test_something.vim	new style tests

*new-style-testing*
New tests should be added as new style tests.  These use functions such as
|assert_equal()| to keep the test commands and the expected result in one
place.
						*old-style-testing*
In some cases an old style test needs to be used.  E.g. when testing Vim
without the |+eval| feature.

Find more information in the file src/testdir/README.txt.

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