On Monday, October 21, 2013 3:23:27 PM UTC+2, Bruno Sutic wrote:
> I began learning vim script from the most excellent resource:
> http://learnvimscriptthehardway.stevelosh.com/
>
> I noticed 2 things "vim can do", but I don't know how to re-use for my
> scripts:
>
> 1. when the cursor is on a spelling error, you can press `z=` to get a list
> of possible corrections. Is there a way I can get that behavior and use it
> for other things?
> Naturally, I wouldn't use that for spell correction - but for let's say a
> choosing an option from a long list.
You can, and many plugins already do. Though it works in insert mode
(like CTRL-X CTRL-S). The documentation has a full example. It's at:
:h complete-functions
> 2. when using ctags with vim, you can press g<Ctrl-]> to get a (colored)
> "menu" with a list of matching tags and a prompt to jump to selected tag
> (just a note - the menu and prompt is shown only if there's more matches for
> the current tag).
> Now, the same as above - is there a way to get this exact menu/prompt for
> other scripts and other uses?
You can use inputlist(), but probably not with colours.
:h inputlist()
Check out ":h function-list", too, maybe there's something more to your
liking.
Best,
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