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stop editing

Type

command

Summary

Takes a stack out of group-editing mode.

Syntax

stop editing [<group> [of <stack>]]

Description

Use the stop editing command to stop editing a group.

Important

You must refer to the group using the background keyword.

The stack is a reference to the stack that contains the specified group.

If you don't specify a group, the group currently being edited in the defaultStack is taken out of group-editing mode.

Any objects created after the stop editing command is executed are added to the current card, not a group.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription

group

A reference to the group being edited. You must refer to the group using the background keyword.

stack

A reference to the stack that contains the specified group.

Examples

stop editing
stop editing background "background" of this stack

command: group, start editing

glossary: current card, background, command, execute

object: stack

property: defaultStack

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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