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NumLock Function

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Returns the current mode of the Num Lock key or sets the mode of the Num Lock key on or off.

Namespace:  XSharp.VFP
Assembly:  XSharp.VFP (in XSharp.VFP.dll) Version: 2.21
Syntax
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 FUNCTION NumLock() AS LOGIC
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Return Value

Type: Logic
NumLock( ) returns a logical value corresponding to the Num Lock key setting before NumLock(.T.) or NumLock(.F.) is issued.
Remarks
NumLock( ) returns true (.T.) if the Num Lock key is on (pressing a key on the numeric keypad returns a number), or false (.F.) if Num Lock is off (pressing a key on the numeric keypad moves the cursor).
Examples
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1gcOldLock = NumLock( )  // Save original setting
2WAIT 'Press a key to turn Num Lock on'
3= NumLock(.T.)  // Turn Num Lock on
4WAIT 'Press a key to turn Num Lock off'
5= NumLock(!NumLock( ))  // Toggle Num Lock to the opposite value
6WAIT 'Press a key to restore original Num Lock setting'
7= NumLock(gcOldLock)     // Return to original setting
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