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diff --git a/runtime/doc/vim_diff.txt b/runtime/doc/vim_diff.txt index 2f031c0b1f..eb3c4d50ce 100644 --- a/runtime/doc/vim_diff.txt +++ b/runtime/doc/vim_diff.txt @@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ Differences between Nvim and Vim *vim-differences* -Throughout the help files, differences between Nvim and Vim are indicated via -the "{Nvim}" tag. This document is a complete and centralized list of all -these differences. +Nvim differs from Vim in many ways, big and small. This document is +a complete and centralized reference of those differences. Type <M-]> to see the table of contents. @@ -72,12 +71,18 @@ Clipboard integration |provider-clipboard| USER EXPERIENCE ~ -Working intuitively and consistently is a major goal of Nvim. Examples: +Working intuitively and consistently is a major goal of Nvim. -- Nvim does not have `-X`, a platform-specific option "sometimes" available in - Vim (with potential surprises: http://stackoverflow.com/q/14635295). Nvim - avoids features that cannot be provided on all platforms--instead that is - delegated to external plugins/extensions. + *feature-compile* +- Nvim always includes ALL features, in contrast to Vim (which ships with + various combinations of 100+ optional features). Think of it as a leaner + version of Vim's "HUGE" build. This reduces surface area for bugs, and + removes a common source of confusion and friction for users. + +- Nvim avoids features that cannot be provided on all platforms; instead that + is delegated to external plugins/extensions. E.g. the `-X` platform-specific + option is "sometimes" available in Vim (with potential surprises: + http://stackoverflow.com/q/14635295). - Vim's internal test functions (test_autochdir(), test_settime(), etc.) are not exposed (nor implemented); instead Nvim has a robust API. @@ -268,13 +273,12 @@ Lua interface (|if_lua.txt|): - Lua has direct access to Nvim |API| via `vim.api`. - Lua package.path and package.cpath are automatically updated according to 'runtimepath': |lua-require|. -- Currently, most legacy Vim features are missing. -|input()| and |inputdialog()| gained support for each other’s features (return -on cancel and completion respectively) via dictionary argument (replaces all +|input()| and |inputdialog()| support for each other’s features (return on +cancel and completion respectively) via dictionary argument (replaces all other arguments if used). -|input()| and |inputdialog()| now support user-defined cmdline highlighting. +|input()| and |inputdialog()| support user-defined cmdline highlighting. ============================================================================== 5. Missing legacy features *nvim-features-missing* @@ -282,7 +286,7 @@ other arguments if used). Some legacy Vim features are not implemented: - |if_py|: vim.bindeval() and vim.Function() are not supported -- |if_lua|: the `vim` object currently only supports `vim.api` +- |if_lua|: the `vim` object is missing most legacy methods - *if_perl* - *if_mzscheme* - *if_tcl* @@ -290,7 +294,7 @@ Some legacy Vim features are not implemented: ============================================================================== 6. Removed features *nvim-features-removed* -These features are in Vim, but have been intentionally removed from Nvim. +These Vim features were intentionally removed from Nvim. *'cp'* *'nocompatible'* *'nocp'* *'compatible'* Nvim is always "non-compatible" with Vi. |