Check Selection
 
Purpose 
Uses the spelling checker to check the selected text.
See also 
Checking spelling
Creating scripts to automate tasks
Format 
Check Selection [Select; <table::field>]
Options 
 •
Select entire contents checks all the text in the active field. If you do not use Select entire contents, you must select some text before this script step executes.
 •
Go to target field allows you to specify a field to be checked.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
No 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
Yes 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
Displays the Spelling dialog box unless the field is empty.
Example 1 
Checks spelling in the Notes field in the current record.
Check Selection [Select; Products::Notes]
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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