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Handle Attributes and Methods Reference : INSERT-TAB( ) method
 

INSERT-TAB( ) method

(Character interfaces only)
This method works differently depending on the insert mode status. If insert mode is on, it inserts one to four spaces from the current cursor position to the next four-space tab stop. If insert mode is off, it moves the cursor to the next four-space tab stop without inserting any characters.
Return type: LOGICAL
Applies to: EDITOR widget

Syntax

INSERT-TAB ( )
If the operation is successful, the method returns TRUE.