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Handle Attributes and Methods Reference : EVENT-TYPE attribute
 

EVENT-TYPE attribute

The type of the last event.
Data type: CHARACTER
Access: Read-only
Applies to: LAST-EVENT system handle
Valid event types are:
*"KEYPRESS" — When the detected event is a keyboard event identified by key label, such as ESC, CTRL+A, or A.
*"MOUSE" — When the detected event is a portable or three-button mouse event, such as MOUSE-SELECT-UP or LEFT-MOUSE-UP.
*"PROGRESS" — When the detected event is a high-level ABL event. These include all events identified as direct manipulation, key function, developer, and other miscellaneous events, such as SELECTION, DELETE-LINE, U1, or CHOOSE.