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surround

Type

keyword

Summary

Used with the selectionMode property to cause objects to be selected only when the entire object is within the rectangle you drag.

Syntax

surround

Description

Use the surround keyword to change the way selecting behaves.

The surround keyword applies only to selections made with the Pointer tool. It does not affect text selections in a field.

Examples

set the selectionMode to surround

property: selectionMode, selected

glossary: object, property, keyword, selection, select, Pointer tool

keyword: intersect, field

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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