middle

Type

keyword

Summary

Designates the middle member of a set.

Syntax

middle

Description

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

The middle keyword can be used to specify any object. It can also be used in a chunk expression to designate the middle chunk of the specified type.

If the set has an odd number of members, the middle keyword specifies the member halfway between beginning and end. For example, the middle char of "abc" is b.

If the set has an even number of members, the middle keyword specifies the first member of the last half of the set. For example, the middle char of "abcd" is c.

The word the is optional when using the middle keyword.

A reference to the middle of a string, with no chunk type specified, yields the entire string.

Examples

go to middle card -- halfway through the stack

put the middle char of myInput into keyVar

select the middle line of field 22

Related

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

keyword: seventh, home, ninth, string

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile