TXTextControl.EditMode Property

Specifies whether the document is protected or can be freely edited and formatted.

Syntax

TXTextControl.EditMode [= value]
Setting Description
0 - Edit (Default) This mode can be used to edit and display text. The cursor is the text I-beam cursor.
1 - Protected The document's text is displayed and text can be selected. Editing and formatting is restricted as specified through the TXTextControl.DocumentPermissions property. The document can contain editable regions where editing and formatting remain possible.
2 - Read only This mode can be used to display text. Text input and selecting text with the mouse or the keyboard is not possible. The cursor is the standard arrow cursor.
3 - Password Protected The document's text is displayed and text can be selected. Editing and formatting is restricted as specified through the TXTextControl.DocumentPermissions property. A dialog box to enter a password is opened to protect the mode. To unprotect the document the same password must be entered when the edit mode is reset to Edit. The set of permissions and the password are saved in the document in an encrypted form.

Data Types

Integer.

See Also