set

Assigns a value to a property.

# Metadata

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

# Syntax

set [the] property [of object] to value

# Params

- property : A built-in property name or custom property name. - object : Any object reference. If you don't specify an object, the property must be a global property. - value :

# Examples

set the textFont of button "next" to "Arial"

set the cursor to watch

set the backgroundcolor of graphic "background" to green

# Description

Use the set command to change the setting of a property or custom property.

If you specify a property that doesn't exist, LiveCode creates a custom property with that name for the object.

# Tags

properties,

# See

- **property:** customPropertySets, customPropertySet - **command:** get - **function:** value - **glossary:** property, custom property, command