An edit box is an editable field that allows the user to enter plain text using the keyboard.
To create an edit box, use the wb_create_control() function. The following style flags are accepted in the styles parameter:
Style flag |
Result |
---|---|
WBC_CENTER |
Text is centered on the control. |
WBC_DISABLED |
Control is grayed and disabled. It will not generate messages. |
WBC_INVISIBLE |
Control is not displayed and will not generate messages. |
WBC_LEFT |
Text is left-aligned. This is the default. |
WBC_MASKED |
All characters are replaced by a bullet or asterisk. Useful for passwords and other sensitive data. |
WBC_MULTILINE |
Long text lines are automatically wrapped to the next line and the control accepts return characters. |
WBC_NUMBER |
Only integers can be entered. |
WBC_READONLY |
The control text cannot be changed by the user. Its background is displayed in gray. |
WBC_RIGHT |
Text is right-aligned. |
WBC_VISIBLE |
Control is displayed normally. This is the default. |
wb_create_control
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