first

Type

keyword

Summary

Designates the first member of a set.

Syntax

first

Description

Use the first keyword in an object reference or chunk expression.

The first keyword can be used to specify any object whose number property is 1. It can also be used to designate the first chunk in a chunk expression.

The word the is optional when using the first keyword.

Examples

go to the first card of stack "Games Central"

put "a" into first character of theLetters

Related

function: number

glossary: object, keyword, property, object reference, chunk expression, chunk

keyword: previous, seventh, any

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile