Get(ActiveSelectionSize)

Returns a number representing how many characters are selected.

Format 

Get ( ActiveSelectionSize )

Parameters 

None

Data type returned 

number

Originated in version 

7.0

Description 

If there is no selection in the active field, returns 0. If no field is active, returns nothing.

Notes 

  • In FileMaker WebDirect, this function is not supported and returns an empty string.
  • In FileMaker Go, this function may return an inaccurate value if the selected text is in a concealed edit box.

Example 1 

Returns 4 when 4 characters are selected.

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