selectedLine

Type

function

Summary

Returns a chunk expression describing the line or lines in the text selection.

Syntax

the selectedLine

selectedLine()

Description

Use the selectedLine function to determine which line the selection or text insertion point is in.

A line is defined as a string that's delimited by return characters. A line in a narrow field may wrap around several times, and look like more than one line on screen, but it is still considered a single line.

If there is no insertion point or text selection, the selectedLine function returns empty.

To get a chunk expression describing the location of the selection, use the selectedChunk function. To get the selected lines in a list field that allows non-contiguous selections, use the hilitedLine property.

Examples

the selectedLine

select the selectedLine

Related

function: selectedLoc, selectedChunk, mouseLine

glossary: property, insertion point, list field, contiguous, return, chunk expression

keyword: selection, line, lines

property: selected, hilitedLine

control structure: function

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile