HyperTalk Dictionary may be distributed freely except as part of any
commerical product.  This DA was created with Bill Steinberg's great
DisplayDA.  What a great tool!  The data was drawn from the stack
HyperTalk Index.  Thanks to George John and BBR Unlimited for compiling
and distributing this information.  The number in the parentheses with
each entry is a page number reference to "The Complete HyperCard
Handbook" by Danny Goodman.

George Coyne
CIS   - 75776,1463
GEnie - GWCoyne

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abs (number)
  Example: abs -25
           abs
  Use: Returns the absolute value of a number  (548)


Add <source> to <container>
  Example: add field "item 1" to field "temp"
           add 1 to buffer
  Use: Adds one number (or number in a container) to another already
       in a container.  (441)


annuity (periodic rate, number of periods)
  Example: annuity (0.12, 24)
  Use: Returns the present value of a single payment unit.  Multiply
       the result by the amount for the annuity value.  (548)


answer <question> [with <reply> [or <reply>[or <reply>]]]
  Example: answer "Delete Page" "OK" "Cancel"
           answer "Add Page" with "OK" or "Cancel" 
  Use: Prompts the user with a dialog box.  Places result in "it"  (463)


ask <question> [with <reply>]
  Example: ask "Enter number of pages"
           ask "What is the loan rate"  with 12% 
  Use: Prompt the user to type reply in a dialog box.  Places response
       into "it".  (465)


ask password <question> [with <reply>]
  Example: ask "Please enter your password" "OK'  "Cancel"
  Use: User stack access protection.  The user's response is encrypted
       and stored for later verification.   (465)


atan (angle in radians)
  Example: atan (25)
  Use: Returns the arctangent of an angle  (549)


autoHilite <true or false>
  Example: set autoHilite of card button 1 to true 
  Use: Sets the hiliting of a check box button.  (510)


average (number list)
  Example: average (12,32,14,65)
           
           
  Use: Returns the average of a list of comma separated numbers.  (549)


beep [<number of beeps>]
  Example: beep 5
           beep field "Error"
  Use: Sends audible beep(s) to the user.  (469)


blindTyping <true or false>
  Example: set the blindTyping to true.
  Use: Allows the operator to type into a hidden message box.  (484)


brush <brush number 1 to 32>
  Example: set the brush to 12
  Use: Establish the shape of the paintbrush tool (Default is 8).  (494)


centered <true or false>
  Example: set the centered to true
  Use: Controls the Options menu setting for Draw Centered.  (495)


choose <tool name> tool
  Example: choose button tool
           choose text tool
           choose browse tool
  Use: Selects a tool in the tool palette.  The word "tool" must follow
       the named selection.  (429)


click at <location> [with <modifier key>]
  Example: click at 100,200 with OptionKey
           get loc of field 1
           click at it
  Use: Equivalent to clicking at a screen coordinate.  Use with "loc"
       command.  (430)


close printing
  Example: close printing
  Use: Tells HyperCard that printing is complete.  (439)


close file <file name>
  Example: close file "Resume"
           close it
  Use: Closes access to disk file  (475)


compound (periodic rate, number of periods)
  Example: compound (0.12, 36)
  Use: Returns the future value factor based upon the rate and number
       of periods.  (549)


convert <container> to <format>
  Example: convert field 1 to seconds
           convert "Date" to short date
           convert it to long time
  Use: Converts date and time to allow manipulation and display  (446)


cos (angle in radians)
  Example: cos (34)
  Use: Returns the cosine of an angle.  (549)


cursor <id number or name>
  Example: set the cursor to 4
  Use: Determines which cursor is displayed on the screen.  (ID Numbers
       1 through 4 are valid)  (485)


delete <components>
  Example: delete  field "Name"
           delete word of field "Name"
           delete line 1 of field 5
  Use: Removes text from a field or container  (420)


dial <phone number> [with [modem]<modem parameters>]
  Example: dial 555-1212
           dial it
           dial "Number" with modem "ATS7=IDT"
  Use: Sends dial commands to the modem or audio port.  (424)


divide <container> by <source>
  Example: divide field 1 by 60
           divide it by field "Total"
           divide field 1 by field 2
  Use: Divides a number in a container by another number or container.  (445)


do <source>
  Example: do field "Command" of card 1
           do it
           do field ID 2707
  Use: Performs the HyperCard command located at the beginning of a
       container.  (428)


doMenu <menu item>
  Example: doMenu "New Card"
           doMenu "Find..."
           doMenu "First"
  Use: Selects and executes any menu item.  The menu item must be
       entered exactly as it appears in the menu.  (420)


down 
  Example: if the optionKey is down
  Use: Test the conditions of keyboard keys or the mouse button.  (577)


drag from <location> to <location> [with<modifier key>]
  Example: drag from 350,125 to 350, 235
           drag from buf1 to buf2 
  Use: Drags the mouse across the screen.  Use "loc" command to
       determine coordinates.  (431)


dragSpeed <number>
  Example: set dragSpeed to 150
  Use: Controls the speed in pixels per second, at which the drag
       command operates.  (486)


edit script of <target>
  Example: edit script of card 5
           edit script of card button "Password"
           edit script of stack "Auto Sign-on"
  Use: Opens the Script Editor window to allow for script
       modification.  (458)


editBkgnd <true or false>
  Example:  set editBkgnd to true 
  Use: Activates/Deactivates the background for editing.  (487)


empty 
  Example: put empty into field ID 5
  Use: Null text string.  Use to clear a container.  (579)


exp (number)
  Example: exp(4)
  Use: Returns the natural base-e exponential.  (549)


exp1 (number)
  Example: exp1(4)
  Use: Returns the natural exponential minus 1.  (550)


exp2 (number)
  Example: exp2(4)
  Use: Returns the base-2 exponential.  (550)


false 
  Use: Sets conditions or tests the results of an operation.  (577)


filled <true or false>
  Example: set the filled to true
  Use: Controls the Options menu setting for Draw Filled.
         (495)


find [char[acter]s | word] <source>[in <field>]
  Example: find "98004" in "ZIP" field
           find field 1 in field 2
           find temp1
  Use: Searches the current stack or a specific field in current stack
       for a string (case insensitive).  (409)


formfeed 
  Example: write formfeed to file "Misc. Text"
  Use: Control character for printers.  Used in printing text files
       created with the write command.  (580)


get (1) <property> [of <target>]
  Example: get location of button "Name"
           get textFont of field 1
           get name of button 3
  Use: Retrieves object properties and places them in "it".  You must
       specify the type of object (e.g. card, button,etc.).  (454)


get (2) <expression>
  Example: get field 5 
           get the short date
           get item 1 of field "Criteria"
  Use: Places the the contents of an expression in the local variable
       "it".  (419)


global <variable list>
  Example: global Temp1
           global Buf1,Buf2,Buf3
           global ZipCode
  Use: Initializes a variable that will retain information after a
       message handler ends.  (457)


go [to] <destination>
  Example: go to card ID 3452
           go back
           go to second card of "To Do" 
  Use: Navigation command that takes you from one card or stack to
       another.  (407)


grid <true or false>
  Example: set the grid to true
  Use: Activates/Deactivates the screen drawing grid.  (496)


help 
  Example: help
  Use: Takes the user to the help file.   Used in conjunction with a
       trap for custom help files.  (413)


hide menubar | <window> | <field or button>
  Example: hide menubar
           hide tool window
           hide backgroung button 3
  Use: Hide objects from view.  The complement of the show command.
       (449)


hilite <true or false>
  Example: set hilite of bkgnd button 1 to true
  Use: Set the hiliting of a button when clicked.  (510)


icon <icon number or name>
  Example: set icon of button "?" to 23142
  Use: Controls the icon art that is assigned to a button when
       accompanied by a valid icon name or number.  (511)


if <true/false> then <command>
if <true/false> then <command> else  <command>
  Example: if field 1 is empty then
           if field 1 is 2 then go next else go home
  Use: Test for conditions.  (586)


language <language name>
  Example: set the language to French
  Use: Controls the language editor in use to translate the English
       scripts to a different language.  (487)


linefeed 
  Example: write linefeed to file "Misc. Text"
  Use: Control character for printers.  Used in printing text files
       created with the write command.  (580)


lineSize <1,2,3,4,6, or 8 pixels>
  Example: set lineSize to 6 
  Use: Determines the thickness of lines painted by various tools.  
       (Default is 10.)  (497)


ln (number)
  Example: ln(4)
  Use: Returns the natural base-e logarithm.  (550)


ln1 (number)
  Example: ln1(4)
  Use: Returns the natural log of 1 plus the number  (550)


loc[ation] <left>, <top>
  Example: set location of tool window to 45,125
           set loc of pattern window to 150,200
  Use: Defines the display position of the top left corner of a window  (492)


loc[ation] <center h>, <center v>
  Example: set loc of field 3 to 100,200
           get location of field 8
  Use: Sets or gets the center point of a field.  (503)


loc[ation] <center h>, <center v>
  Example: set loc of card button 1 to 50,100
  Use: Controls the centerpoint of a button on the screen.  (512)


lockScreen <true or false>
  Example: set lockScreen to true
  Use: Controls the screen updating during script execution.  May help
       speed the execution of long scripts.  (488)


lockText <true or false>
  Example: set lockText of card field 2 to true
  Use: Controls the ability to modify field text.  (504)


max (number list)
  Example: max 24,35,36,12)
  Use: Returns the highest value number in the list.  (550)


min (number list)
  Example: min(14,24,46,23)
  Use: Returns the lowest value number in the list.  (550)


multiple <true or false>
  Example: set multiple to true
  Use: Controls the Draw Multiple menu option.  Adjust image with
       multiSpace command.  (497)


multiply <container> by <source>
  Example: multiply field 1 by field 2
           multiply field "hours" by 5.5
           multiply field ID 3423 by field "Total"
  Use: Multiplies one value in a container by a second value.  (444)


multiSpace <1 to 9>
  Example: set the multiSpace to 8
  Use: Determines the number of pixels between multiple images.
       Use in conjunction with multiple command.  (497)


name <card name or ID number>
  Example: get the name of this card 
           set the name of this stack to "Test"
           get the short name of this stack
  Use: Sets the name of an object.  (501)


name <button name or ID number>
  Example: set name of card field 1 to "Test" 
  Use: Defines the name of field.  (504)


name <button name or ID number>
  Example: set name of button ID 2341 to "Help"
  Use: Controls the name of a button.  (513)


numberFormat <format string>
  Example: set the number format to "00.000"
  Use: Controls the display format of a math result.  (Default is 6
       decimal places.)  (489)


offset (<expression>,<expression>)
  Example: offset ("Mr.", field 5)
           put offset (field 1, field 2) into it
  Use: Compare any piece of text with an entire container.  It returns
       the starting number of the text match.  (538)


open [<document> with] <application>
  Example: open "Resume" with "MacWrite"
           open field 2 with "More™"
           open "hard disk:applications:MacWrite"
  Use: Opens another application or document.  Suspends HyperCard and
       returns upon close of application.  (436)


open file <file name>
  Example: open file "Resume"
           open file "Hard Disk:Stuff:Resume"
           open file it
  Use: Establishes pathway for importing and exporting data.  (475)


open printing [with dialog]
  Example: open printing
           open printing with dialog
  Use: Readies the HyperCard printing system and can return the print
       dialog box.  (439)


pattern <pattern number 1 to 40>
  Example: set pattern to 13
  Use: Sets the current pattern.  Numbered top to bottom, left to
       right.  (498)


play <voice> [tempo <speed>] [<notes>][#|b] [octave] [duration]
  Example: play "harpsichord" tempo 120 "ce e g"
           Play "boing"
  Use: Plays digitized sounds (installed as resources) with a variety
       of tempos, pitches, and lengths  (470)


polySides <number of polygon sides greater than 2>
  Example: set polySides to 5
  Use: Sets the number of sides drawn by the polygon tool.  (499)


pop card [into <container>]
  Example: pop card
           pop card into "Temp1" 
  Use: Displays pushed card from anywhere within HyperCard.
       If optional parameter is used, card ID is stored in container.
       (411)


powerKeys <true or False>
  Example:  set powerKeys to true
  Use: Controls Power Key settings (used when painting).  (490)


print (1) [all | <number> cards] | [this <card>]
  Example: print 8 cards
           go to stack "help"
           print card ID 1234
  Use: Queue up multiple cards (from multiple stacks) and print as if
       it were one stack.  (439)


print (2) <file name> with <application>
  Example: print "resume" with MacWrite
           print "budget" with Multiplan
  Use: Prints a file generated by another application.  Document and
       application pathways must be specified in the home card.  (480)


push [this | recent] card
  Example: push card
           push recent card
           push card 42 of "Profile"
  Use: Marks a card for instant retrieval with the pop command.  (411)


put <source> [into | after | before <container>]
  Example: put 25 into field ID 1242
           put it after word 1 of field "Greeting"
           put field 1 into temp1
  Use: Places information into container or from one container to
       another.  (415)


quote 
  Example: put & quote & "Hello" & quote & into  field ID 23
  Use: Places quote marks around text in a field  (579)


read from file <file name> until <delimiter char> | for <number of ¬
bytes>
  Example: read from "resume" until return
           read from "profile" for 55 
  Use: Imports data from another file into fields in the card.  Use
       open file command to establish pathway.  (476)


rect[angle] <left>,<top>, <right>, <bottom>
  Example: get rectangle of tool window
           get rect of pattern window
  Use: Reveals  the top left, and bottom right coordinates of a
       window.  Not valid with the set command (use loc).  (493)


rect[angle] <left>, <top>, <right>, <bottom>
  Example: set rect of field 2 to 25,75, 100,200
           get rectangle of card field ID 3425
  Use: Controls the size and location of a field.  (505)


rect[angle] <left>, <top>, <right>, <bottom>
  Example: rect of button ID 324 75,75,125,185
  Use: Controls the size and location of a button.  (514)


repeat for <number of times> [times]
  Example: repeat for 10 times
  Use: Allows multiple execution of a command or routine between
       repeat and end repeat commands.  (590)


repeat until <true/false> 
  Example: repeat until the mouseClick
  Use: Allows multiple execution of a command or routine between
       repeat and end repeat commands.  (591)


repeat with <variable> = <low no.> to <high no.> 
  Example: repeat with x=1 to number of fields
  Use: Allows multiple execution of a command or routine between
       repeat and end repeat commands.  (593)


return 
  Example: on tab
           put return after word 1 of field 2
  Use: Place in fields or test for conditions.  (580)


round (numbers)
  Example: round(1.667)
  Use: Returns the nearest whole number.  (551)


script <script>
  Example: get the script for this card
           Set the script of card to it
  Use: Controls the script from within a script.  Used for
       self-modifing code.  Modify from variable with put command.
       (502)


script <script>
  Example: get script from card field 1
           set the script of card field 1 to temp
  Use: Controls a script from within a script.  Self-modifing code.
       (506)


script <script>
  Example: get script of button ID 2342
           set script of button "Test" to it
  Use: Modify the script of a button within a button.  (514)


scroll <pixels from top of text>
  Example: set scroll of field 3 to 25
  Use: Automatically advance a scrolling field to display other than
       at its top.  (507)


send <message> to <target>
  Example: send mouseUp to bkgnd button ID 1112
           sent doMenu Quit to HyperCard
           send mouseUp to button "New Card"
  Use: Sends a message directly to an object within HyperCard.  (427)


set <property> [of <target>] to <new setting>
  Example: set hilite of button ID 1232
           set set location of "New Field" to it
           set name of "New Button" to "More"
            
  Use: Assigns new properties to object.   (454)


show (1) [<number> | all] cards
  Example: show all cards
           show 10 cards
  Use: Displays a set number of cards in the current stack following
       the current card.  (451)


show (2) menubar | <windows> | <field or button>[at <location>]
  Example: show menubar
           show button "more"
           show msg at 250,350
  Use: Makes visible all hidden objects.  (451)


showLines <true or false>
  Example: set the showLine of field 3 to true
  Use: Controls the display lines of a field.  (504)


showName <true or false>
  Example: set showName of button ID 343 to true
  Use: Controls the display or non-display of a buttons name.   (510)


sin (angle in radians)
  Example: sin(75)
  Use: Returns the sin of an angle  (551)


sort [ascending | descending] [text | numeric | international | ¬
datetime] by <container>
  Example: sort by field 1
           sort descendind by "Zip Code"
           sort by second word of field ID 2341
  Use: Sorts cards in a stack (ascending is the default order) by a
       specific container.  (434)


space 
  Example: put space after word 1 of field 1
  Use: Place in fields.  (580)


sqrt (number)
  Example: sqrt(64)
  Use: Returns the square root of a number.  (551)


style <transparent | opaque | rectangle |shadow | scrolling>
  Example:  set style of field ID 234 to shadow 
  Use: Sets the text style of a field.   (507)


style <transparent | opaque | rectangle | shadow | roundRect | ¬
checkBox | radioButton>
  Example: set style of button ID 2342 to opaque
           set style of button ID 123 to shadow
  Use: Controls the style of button displayed.  (515)


subtract <source> from <container>
  Example: subtract 1 from buf1
           subtract "Temp" from "Total"
           subtract field 1+50 from field 2
  Use: Subtracts one number from another or another container.  (442)


tab 
  Example: on tab
           type tab
           put tab before word 3 of field ID 452
  Use: Test for condition or insert into fields.  (580)


tan (angle in radians)
  Example: tan(33)
  Use: Returns the tangent of an angle.  (551)


textAlign <left |right | center>
  Example: set textAlign to right
  Use: Controls the positioning of text while in the paint mode.  (499)


textAlign <left | right | center>
  Example: set textAlign of field ID 3425 to center
  Use: Controls the text positioning within a field.  (508)


textAlign <left | right | center>
  Example: set textAlign of button id 23 to right
  Use: Controls the font attributes of a buttons name when displayed. 
       (Cannot be altered by Dialog Box.)  (516)


textFont <font name>
  Example: set textFont to Athens
  Use: Controls the font selection while in the paint mode.  (499)


textFont <font name>
  Example: set font of field "Date" to 18
  Use: Controls the font type within a field.  (508)


textFont <font name>
  Example: set textFont of button "Help" to Athens
  Use: Controls the font attributes of a buttons name when displayed. 
       (Cannot be altered by Dialog Box.)  (516)


textHeight <leading>
  Example: set textHeight to 20
  Use: Controls the line height while in the paint mode.  (499)


textHeight <leading>
  Example: set textHeight of field 12 to 20
  Use: Controls the line height within a field.  Should be at least 2
       greater than textSize.  (508)


textHeight <leading>
  Example: set textHeight of bkgnd button 5 to 14
  Use: Controls the font attributes of a buttons name when displayed. 
       (Cannot be altered by Dialog Box.)  (516)


textSize <font size>
  Example: set textSize to 18
  Use: Controls the font size while in the paint mode.  (499)


textSize <font size>
  Example: set textSize of field 12 to 18
  Use: Controls the text height within a field.    (508)


textSize <font size>
  Example: set textSize of button ID 45 to 18
  Use: Controls the font attributes of a buttons name when displayed. 
       (Cannot be altered by Dialog Box.)  (516)


textStyle <bold | italic | underline | outline |shadow| condense | ¬
extend | plain>
  Example: set the textStyle to bold, italic, extend
  Use: Controls the font attributes while in the paint mode.  Separate
       multiple parameters with commas.  (499)


textStyle <bold | italic | underline | outline |shadow | condense | ¬
extend | plain>
  Example: set text Style of field 2 to bold, italic
  Use: Sets the text display parameters within a field.  Separate
       multiple parameters with commas.  (508)


textStyle <bold | italic | underline | outline |shadow | condense | ¬
extend | plain>
  Example: set textStyle of button ID 8 bold, italic
  Use: Controls the font attributes of a buttons name when displayed. 
       (Cannot be altered by Dialog Box.)  (516)


the abbreviated or abbrev | abbr date
  Example: put the abbrev into field "Date"
  Use: Returns the abbreviated form of the date (Mon, Jul 7, 1987). 
       Use with the put command.  (523)


the charToNum of <character>
  Example: the charToNum "A"
           put the charToNum of "a" into it
  Use: Converts the character to its ASCII numeric value.  The
       complement of the numToChar command.  (541)


the clickloc 
  Example: show item 3 at the clickLoc
  Use: The screen coordinates of the last mouse click.  For use with
       long message handlers.  (535)


the commandKey 
  Example: if the commandKey is down then
  Use: Modifies the execution of a script if true or false.  (531)


the date 
  Example: put the date into it
  Use: Returns the date in 12/12/87 format.  (523)


the length of <container>
  Example: get the length of background field 2
  Use: Returns the number of text characters in a container.  (537)


the long date 
  Example: put the long date into "Date" field
  Use: Returns the dat in the Thursday, October 12, 1987 format.  (423)


the long time 
  Example: put the long time into "Begin" field
  Use: Returns the time in the 10:15:12 p.m. format.  (524)


the mouse [is up | is down]
  Example: repeat while the mouse is down
                    play "notes"
           end repeat
  Use: Allows user to perform functions with the mouse in either the
       up or down position.  (534)


the mouseClick 
  Example: if the mouseClick true then
                 beep
           end if
  Use: Sends a true condition upon depressing the mouse  (534)


the mouseH 
  Example: if the mouseH >120 then put "√" into  field 5
  Use: Allows you to obtain the horizontal coordinates of the mouse.
       (529)


the mouseLoc 
  Example: on mouseUp
               put the mouseLoc into buf1
               show message at buf1
  Use: Returns the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the mouse
       cursor.  (529)


the mouseV 
  Example: if the mouseV >120 then put "√" into  field 5
  Use: Returns the vertical coordinates of the mouse cursor.  (529)


the number [of] <components> in <containers>
  Example: if the number of lines in field 1
           put the number of words of field 1  into field 5
  Use: returns the number of components in a container.  (540)


the number of cards | buttons | fields
  Example: put the number of cards in it
           if the number of bkgnd fields is < 6
           if the number of card buttons = 3
  Use: Returns the quantity of designated items.  (553)


the numToChar of <ASCII value>
  Example: the numToChar "25"
           put the numToChar of "24" into it
  Use: Converts the ASCII value to its appropriate character.  The
       complement of the charToNum command.  (541)


the optionKey 
  Example: if the option key is down
  Use: Modifies the execution of a script if true or false.  (531)


the param of <parameter number>
  Example: send toText 3
           on toText
             put the param of toText into it 
  Use: Used with subroutines to give scripts access to parameters that
       are sent with messages.  (558)


the paramcount 
  Example: put param count of toText into it
  Use: Used with repeat instruction to give scripts access to the
       number of parameters that are sent with messages.  (558)


the random of <upper bound>
  Example: put the random of 999 into it
  Use: Returns a random number between 1 and 32767 (upper limit).  (545)


the result 
  Example: if the result is invalid date then doDate
  Use: Create handlers to trap for command failures  (555)


the seconds 
  Example: put the seconds into it
            subtract "Last Changed" from the secs
  Use: Returns (in the billions) the total number of seconds from
       January 1, 1904 .   (525)


the shiftKey 
  Example: if the shift key is down
               send upperScript
  Use: Modifies the execution of a script if true or false.  (531)


the sound 
  Example: repeat while the sound is not done
  Use: Delays the execution of a script until the play command has
       completed its routine.  (556)


the target 
  Example:  get short name of the target
  Use: Returns the ID number of the object receiving the last message
       sent up the hierarchy.  (667)


the ticks 
  Example: put the ticks into temp
  Use: Returns the number of 1/60th seconds since power up.  Can be
       used to trap for double click.  (526)


the time 
  Example: put the time into field 1
  Use: Returns the time in the 10:15 (or 22:15)p.m. format.  (524)


the value of <container or expression>
  Example:  put the value of "Total" in it 
  Use: Returns the value of an arithmetic expression or an expression
       within a container.  (546)


true 
  Use: Sets conditions or tests the results of an operation.  (577)


trunc (number)
  Example: trunc(5.345)
  Use: Returns the next lowest whole number.  (551)


type <source>
  Example: type "One character at a time."
  Use: The equivalent of typing into a field.  Works one character at
       a time.  Also, use to generate graphics text form a script.
       (433)


up 
  Example: if the optionKey is up
  Use: Test the conditions of keyboard keys or the mouse button.  (577)


userLevel <1 to 5>
  Example: set userLevel to 2
  Use: Controls the User Lever for a HyperCard session.  (491)


visible <true or false>
  Example: set the visible of tool window to true
  Use: Establishes the visibility of a window.  (It may be better to
       use the show and hide commands.)  (494)


visible <true or false>
  Example: set visible of field 3 to false
  Use: Controls the visibility of a field.  The hide and show commands
       may be better options.  (509)


visible <true or false>
  Example: set visible of button ID 2341 to true
  Use: Set the visibility of a button.  (You may prefer the shorter
       Hide and Show commands.)  (517)


visual [effect] <effect name> [<speed>] [to black | white]
  Example: visual effect wipe up slowly to black
           visual effect iris open
           visual effect barn door close
  Use: Controls HyperCard visual effects when navigating to another
       card.  (461)


wait [for] <time quantity> ticks | seconds
  Example: wait for 30 seconds
           wait 10 ticks 
           wait for field "Delay" seconds
  Use: Delays the execution of an instruction until a set time.  A tick
       is equal to 1/60th of a second.  (422)


wait until <boolean>
  Example: wait until the command Key is down
           wait until mouseClick
           
  Use: Waits until certain conditions are met.  (422)


wait while <boolean>
  Example: wait while the shiftKey is down
           wait while the mouse is down
  Use: Waits until certain conditions are met.  (422)


wideMargins <true or false>
  Example: set wideMargins of field 4 to true
  Use: Sets the margins between text and field walls.  (504)


write <source> to file <file name>
  Example: write temp1 to file "Resume"
           write field ID 3453 to file "Documents"
  Use: Exports data from HyperCard field to a external text file.  Set
       the pathway with open file.  (478)