Name: help

Type: message

Syntax: help

Summary: Sent when the user presses the Help or F1 key.

Introduced: 1.0

OS: mac,windows,linux

Platforms: desktop,server,web

Example:

on help

if the environment is "development"

then pass help

else go stack "My Help Tips"

end help

Description:

Handle the <help> <message> in order to substitute custom help for the LiveCode help system, or to provide help in a <standalone application>.

The message is sent to the active (focused) control, or to the current card if no control is focused.

References: toolTip (property), functionKey (message), message (glossary), standalone application (glossary)

Tags: ui