Get(ActiveSelectionSize)
 
Purpose 
Returns a number representing how many characters are selected.
Format 
Get(ActiveSelectionSize)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 7.0
Description 
Returns 0 if there is no selection.
Notes
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In FileMaker WebDirect, this function is not supported and returns an empty string.
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For information on how functions evaluate differently on the host versus the client, search the FileMaker Knowledge Base available at http://help.filemaker.com.
Examples 
Returns 4 when 4 characters are selected.
Related topics 
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
Defining calculation fields
Using operators in formulas
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