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), stack (object), object (object), keyword (glossary), Browse tool (glossary), property (glossary), modeless dialog box (glossary), modal dialog box (glossary), tool (function)

Tags: ui
