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

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: message (glossary), standalone application (glossary),

functionKey (message), toolTip (property)

Tags: ui