autoTab
Type
property
Summary
Specifies whether pressing Return (or Enter) moves to the next field.
Syntax
set the autoTab of <field> to {true | false}
Description
Use the autoTab property to make data entry easier for single-line fields.
If the autoTab property of a field is false, pressing the Return key moves the insertion point to the next line of the field.
If the autoTab of a field is true, and the insertion point is already at the last visible line of the field, then pressing Return advances to the next field on the card.
Examples
set the autoTab of field "First Name" to true
set the autoTab of field myField to false
if the autoTab of the target then go next card
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | bool | The autoTab of a field is true or false. By default, the autoTab property of newly created fields is set to false. |
Related
glossary: property, insertion point
message: tabKey
object: field
property: tabStops
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile