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surround

Type​

keyword

Summary​

Used with the selectionMode property to cause objects to be selected only when the entire object is within the rectangle you drag.

Syntax​

surround

Description​

Use the surround keyword to change the way selecting behaves.

The surround keyword applies only to selections made with the Pointer tool. It does not affect text selections in a field.

Examples​

set the selectionMode to surround

keyword: intersect, field

property: selectionMode, selected

glossary: object, property, keyword, selection, select, Pointer tool

Compatibility and Support​

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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