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ReadInsert()

Queries or changes the insert/overstrike mode during READ.

Syntax

ReadInsert [<lNewMode>] ) --> lOldMode

Arguments

<lNewMode>

A logical value can be passed that defines the new value for the insert/overstrike mode of the READ command.

Return

The function returns the previous mode as a logical value.

Description

The function retrieves or changes the insert/overstrike mode recognized by the READ command and MemoEdit(). When the mode is set to .T. (true), characters are inserted in the edit buffer of the current Get entry field or text. If set to .F. (false), characters are overwritten.

Info

See also:	READ, ReadExit()
Category:	Get system
Source:	rtl\readins.c
LIB:	xhb.lib
DLL:	xhbdll.dll