pointer

Designates the Pointer tool, which is used to select objects.

# Metadata

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

# Syntax

pointer

# Examples

choose pointer tool

# Description

Use the pointer keyword to edit a stack.

When using the Pointer tool, the cursor is an arrow. Use this tool to select, resize, and move controls.

You cannot edit the objects in stacks whose cantModify property is true or stacks which are being displayed as a palette, modeless dialog box, or modal dialog box. Only stacks displayed as an editable window can be edited. (Use the topLevel command to display a stack in an editable window.)

# Tags

# See

- **property:** cantModify - **command:** topLevel, select, palette, choose - **function:** tool, stacks - **glossary:** object, keyword, property, modeless dialog box, editable window, modal dialog box, command, control - **object:** stack