browse

Type

keyword

Summary

Designates the Browse tool, which is used to interact with the objects of a stack.

Syntax

browse

Description

Use the browse keyword to enter normal (non-editing) mode.

When using the Browse tool, the cursor is a pointing hand (or, over editable fields, an I-beam). This tool is used for user actions such as clicking buttons and typing in fields.

The Browse tool is always in effect for stacks whose cantModify property is true and for a stack being displayed as a palette, modeless dialog, or modal dialog box|modal dialog, regardless of which tool is currently chosen.

Examples

choose browse tool

Related

glossary: object, keyword, Browse tool, property, modeless dialog box, modal dialog box

object: stack

command: palette, choose

function: tool

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile