mouseLine
Type
function
Summary
Returns a chunk expression describing the location of the line of text under the mouse pointer.
Syntax
the mouseLine
mouseLine()
Description
Use the mouseLine function within a handler to determine which line the mouse is hovering over, in order to take some action based on the click.
The mouseLine function only returns locations in a field. If the mouse pointer is not over a field, the mouseLine function returns empty.
To get a chunk expression describing the exact word or text group that the mouse is over, use the mouseChunk function.
Examples
the mouseLine
set the backgroundColor of the mouseLine to "yellow"
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | The mouseLine function returns a chunk expression of the form line lineNumber of field fieldNumber. |
Related
control structure: function
function: mouseCharChunk, mouseChar, clickLine, foundLine, selectedLine
glossary: handler, mouse pointer, return, chunk expression
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile