Name: browse

Type: keyword

Syntax: browse

Summary:

Designates the <Browse tool>, which is used to interact with the

<object|objects> of a <stack>.

Introduced: 1.0

OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile

Example:

choose browse tool

Description:

Use the <browse> <keyword> to enter normal (non-editing) mode.

When using the Browse tool, the cursor is a pointing hand (or, over

editable fields, an I-beam). This tool is used for user actions such as

clicking buttons and typing in fields.

The Browse tool is always in effect for stacks whose cantModify

<property> is true and for a <stack> being displayed as a <palette>,

<modeless dialog box|modeless dialog>, or <modal dialog box|modal

dialog>, regardless of which <tool> is currently chosen.

References: palette (command), choose (command), tool (function),

object (glossary), keyword (glossary), Browse tool (glossary),

property (glossary), modeless dialog box (glossary),

modal dialog box (glossary), stack (object)

Tags: ui