cut
Type
command
Summary
Copies the selected text or the selected section of an image, or an object, and deletes it from the selection.
Syntax
cut [<object>]
Description
Use the cut command to place objects or text on the clipboard while removing them from the stack.
If no object is specified, the cut command is equivalent to choosing Edit → Cut from the menubar.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
object | Any available object. If no object is specified, the cut command cuts whatever is currently selected to the clipboard. |
Examples
cut -- cuts whatever is selected
cut player "Quivering Apple" of recent card
cut the selectedObject
Related
message: cutKey
object: stack
property: selected
function: clipboard
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
Platforms
desktop
server