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"
Related
function: mouseCharChunk, mouseChar, clickLine, foundLine, selectedLine
glossary: handler, mouse pointer, return, chunk expression
control structure: function
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile