help

Sent when the user presses the Help or F1 key.

# Metadata

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

# Syntax

help

# Examples

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.

# Tags

ui,

# See

- **property:** toolTip - **glossary:** message, standalone application - **message:** functionKey