selectedLine
Type
function
Summary
Returns a chunk expression describing the line or lines in the text selection.
Syntax
the selectedLine
selectedLine()
Description
Use the selectedLine function to determine which line the selection or text insertion point is in.
A line is defined as a string that's delimited by return characters. A line in a narrow field may wrap around several times, and look like more than one line on screen, but it is still considered a single line.
If there is no insertion point or text selection, the selectedLine function returns empty.
To get a chunk expression describing the location of the selection, use the selectedChunk function. To get the selected lines in a list field that allows non-contiguous selections, use the hilitedLine property.
Examples
the selectedLine
select the selectedLine
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | The selectedLine function returns a chunk expression of the form line lineNumber of field fieldNumber if the text selection is on one line, or if the text selection crosses multiple lines. |
Related
keyword: selection, line, lines
property: selected, hilitedLine
control structure: function
function: selectedLoc, selectedChunk, mouseLine
glossary: property, insertion point, list field, contiguous, return, chunk expression
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile