backSize

Specifies the width and height of the specified background.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.0 Security:

# Syntax

set the backSize of group to width, height

# Examples

set the backSize of group "Nav Bar" to 160,20

# Description

Use the backSize property to hide members of a group from view.

The first item of the backSize is the width of the group in pixels. The second item is the height of the group in pixels.

If you change the backSize of a group, the position of its top left corner remains unchanged.

This property is included in LiveCode for compatibility with imported SuperCard projects.

# Tags

ui,

# See

- **keyword:** item - **property:** height, formattedRect, rectangle, width - **command:** group - **glossary:** property, background