Class

TextBox

 A text box. Base Class: FormField

QuickLinks

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Hierarchy

Character | GraphicLine | Group | MasterSpread | Oval | PlaceGun | Polygon | Rectangle | Snippet | SplineItem | Spread
FormField
TextBox
AnchoredObjectSetting | AnimationSetting | Behavior | ClearFormBehavior | ContentTransparencySetting | EPS | EPSText | Event | EventListener | FillTransparencySetting | GotoAnchorBehavior | GotoFirstPageBehavior | GotoLastPageBehavior | GotoNextPageBehavior | GotoNextViewBehavior | GotoPreviousPageBehavior | GotoPreviousViewBehavior | GotoURLBehavior | Graphic | GraphicLine | Group | Image | LinkedPageItemOption | MovieBehavior | MutationEvent | OpenFileBehavior | Oval | PDF | PICT | PageItem | Polygon | Preference | PrintFormBehavior | Rectangle | ShowHideFieldsBehavior | SoundBehavior | SplineItem | StrokeTransparencySetting | SubmitFormBehavior | TextFrame | TextWrapPreference | TimingSetting | TransparencySetting | ViewZoomBehavior | WMF

Properties

PropertyTypeAccessDescription
absoluteFlipFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
r/wIndicates whether the TextBox has been flipped independently of its parent object and, if yes, the direction in which the TextBox was flipped.
absoluteHorizontalScalenumber r/wThe horizontal scale of the TextBox relative to its containing object.
absoluteRotationAnglenumber r/wThe rotation angle of the TextBox relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)
absoluteShearAnglenumber r/wThe skewing angle of the TextBox relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)
absoluteVerticalScalenumber r/wThe vertical scale of the TextBox relative to its containing object.
activeStateIndexnumber r/wThe index of the active state in the object's states collection.
allArticlesArray of Article readonlyThe list of all articles this page item is part of
allGraphicsArray of Graphic readonlyLists all graphics contained by the TextBox.
allPageItemsArray of PageItem readonlyLists all page items contained by the TextBox.
allowOverridesbool r/wIf true, the master page item can be overridden.
anchoredObjectSettingsAnchoredObjectSetting readonlyAnchored object settings.
animationSettingsAnimationSetting readonlyThe page item animation settings.
appliedObjectStyleObjectStyle r/wThe object style applied to the TextBox.
associatedXMLElementXMLItem readonlyThe XML element associated with the TextBox.
behaviorsBehaviors Behavior readonlyA collection of behavior objects.
bottomLeftCornerOptionCornerOptions:
CornerOptions.NONE
CornerOptions.ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INSET_CORNER
CornerOptions.BEVEL_CORNER
CornerOptions.FANCY_CORNER
r/wThe shape to apply to the bottom left corner of rectangular shapes.
bottomLeftCornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe radius in measurement units of the corner effect applied to the bottom left corner of rectangular shapes
bottomRightCornerOptionCornerOptions:
CornerOptions.NONE
CornerOptions.ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INSET_CORNER
CornerOptions.BEVEL_CORNER
CornerOptions.FANCY_CORNER
r/wThe shape to apply to the bottom right corner of rectangular shapes.
bottomRightCornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe radius in measurement units of the corner effect applied to the bottom right corner of rectangular shapes
clearFormBehaviorsClearFormBehaviors ClearFormBehavior readonlyA collection of clear form behavior objects.
contentTransparencySettingsContentTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the content of the TextBox.
descriptionstring r/wThe description of the TextBox.
endCapEndCap:
EndCap.BUTT_END_CAP
EndCap.ROUND_END_CAP
EndCap.PROJECTING_END_CAP
r/wThe end shape of an open path.
endJoinEndJoin:
EndJoin.MITER_END_JOIN
EndJoin.ROUND_END_JOIN
EndJoin.BEVEL_END_JOIN
r/wThe corner join applied to the TextBox.
epssEPSs EPS readonlyA collection of EPS files.
epstextsEPSTexts EPSText readonlyEPSTexts
eventListenersEventListeners EventListener readonlyA collection of event listeners.
eventsEvents Event readonlyA collection of events.
fillColorString
Swatch
r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the fill of the TextBox. . Can also accept: String.
fillTintnumber r/wThe percent of tint to use in the TextBox's fill color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
fillTransparencySettingsFillTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the fill applied to the TextBox.
flipFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
r/wThe direction in which to flip the printed image.
fontSizenumber r/wThe font size for the form field in the exported PDF.
gapColorSwatch r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of a dashed, dotted, or striped stroke. For information, see stroke type.
gapTintnumber r/wThe tint as a percentage of the gap color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
geometricBoundsArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe bounds of the TextBox excluding the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.
gotoAnchorBehaviorsGotoAnchorBehaviors GotoAnchorBehavior readonlyA collection of goto anchor behavior objects.
gotoFirstPageBehaviorsGotoFirstPageBehaviors GotoFirstPageBehavior readonlyA collection of goto first page behavior objects.
gotoLastPageBehaviorsGotoLastPageBehaviors GotoLastPageBehavior readonlyA collection of goto last page behavior objects.
gotoNextPageBehaviorsGotoNextPageBehaviors GotoNextPageBehavior readonlyA collection of goto next page behavior objects.
gotoNextViewBehaviorsGotoNextViewBehaviors GotoNextViewBehavior readonlyA collection of goto next view behavior objects.
gotoPreviousPageBehaviorsGotoPreviousPageBehaviors GotoPreviousPageBehavior readonlyA collection of goto previous page behavior objects.
gotoPreviousViewBehaviorsGotoPreviousViewBehaviors GotoPreviousViewBehavior readonlyA collection of goto previous view behavior objects.
gotoURLBehaviorsGotoURLBehaviors GotoURLBehavior readonlyA collection of goto URL behavior objects.
gradientFillAnglenumber r/wThe angle of a linear gradient applied to the fill of the TextBox. (Range: -180 to 180)
gradientFillLengthMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the fill of the TextBox.
gradientFillStartArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the fill of the TextBox, in the format [x, y].
gradientStrokeAnglenumber r/wThe angle of a linear gradient applied to the stroke of the TextBox. (Range: -180 to 180)
gradientStrokeLengthMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the stroke of the TextBox.
gradientStrokeStartArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the stroke of the TextBox, in the format [x, y].
graphicLinesGraphicLines GraphicLine readonlyA collection of graphic lines.
graphicsGraphics Graphic readonlyA collection of imported graphics in any graphic file format (vector, metafile, or bitmap).
groupsGroups Group readonlyA collection of groups.
hiddenUntilTriggeredbool r/wIf true, the form field/push button is hidden until triggered in the exported PDF.
horizontalLayoutConstraintsArray of DimensionsConstraints:
DimensionsConstraints.FIXED_DIMENSION
DimensionsConstraints.FLEXIBLE_DIMENSION
r/wThe left margin, width, and right margin constraints this item is subject to when using the object-based layout rule.
horizontalScalenumber r/wThe horizontal scaling applied to the TextBox.
idnumber readonlyThe unique ID of the TextBox.
imagesImages Image readonlyA collection of bitmap images in any bitmap file format (including TIFF, JPEG, or GIF).
indexnumber readonlyThe index of the TextBox within its containing object.
isValidbool readonlyReturns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects.
itemLayerLayer r/wThe layer that the TextBox is on.
labelstring r/wA property that can be set to any string.
leftLineEndArrowHead:
ArrowHead.NONE
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD
r/wThe arrowhead applied to the start of the path.
linkedPageItemOptionsLinkedPageItemOption readonlyLinked Page Item options
lockedbool r/wIf true, the TextBox is locked.
miterLimitnumber (range: 1 - 500) r/wThe limit of the ratio of stroke width to miter length before a miter (pointed) join becomes a bevel (squared-off) join. (default: 4)
movieBehaviorsMovieBehaviors MovieBehavior readonlyA collection of movie behavior objects.
multilinebool r/wIf true, the text field is multiline in the exported PDF.
namestring r/wThe name of the TextBox.
nonprintingbool r/wIf true, the TextBox does not print.
openFileBehaviorsOpenFileBehaviors OpenFileBehavior readonlyA collection of open file behavior objects.
ovalsOvals Oval readonlyA collection of ellipses.
overprintFillbool r/wIf true, the TextBox's fill color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the fill color knocks out the underlying colors.
overprintGapbool r/wIf true, the gap color overprints any underlying colors. If false, the gap color knocks out the underlying colors.
overprintStrokebool r/wIf true, the TextBox's stroke color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the stroke color knocks out the underlying colors.
overriddenbool readonlyIf true, the object originated on a master spread and was overridden. If false, the object either originated on a master spread and was not overridden, or the object did not originate on a master page.
overriddenMasterPageItemGraphic
Guide
Movie
PageItem
Sound
readonlyAn object that originated on a master page and has been overridden. Can return: PageItem, Guide, Graphic, Movie or Sound.
pageItemsPageItems PageItem readonlyThe page items collection, which can be used to process all page items in a container (such as a document, page, or group), regardless of type.
parentCharacter
GraphicLine
Group
MasterSpread
Oval
PlaceGun
Polygon
Rectangle
Snippet
SplineItem
Spread
readonlyThe parent of the TextBox (a PlaceGun, Character, Spread, MasterSpread, SplineItem, Polygon, GraphicLine, Rectangle, Oval, Group or Snippet).
parentPagePage readonlyThe page on which this page item appears.
passwordbool r/wIf true, the text field is a password field in the exported PDF.
pdfsPDFs PDF readonlyA collection of PDF files.
pictsPICTs PICT readonlyA collection of PICT graphics.
polygonsPolygons Polygon readonlyA collection of polygons.
preferencesPreferences Preference readonlyA collection of preferences objects.
printFormBehaviorsPrintFormBehaviors PrintFormBehavior readonlyA collection of print form behavior objects.
printableInPdfbool r/wIf true, the form field/push button is printable in the exported PDF.
propertiesObject r/wA property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
readOnlybool r/wIf true, the form field is read only in the exported PDF.
rectanglesRectangles Rectangle readonlyA collection of rectangles.
requiredbool r/wIf true, the form field is required in the exported PDF.
rightLineEndArrowHead:
ArrowHead.NONE
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD
r/wThe arrowhead applied to the end of the path.
rightToLeftFieldbool r/wIf true, the form field has right to left text enabled in the exported PDF.
rotationAnglenumber r/wThe rotatation angle of the TextBox. (Range: -360 to 360)
scrollablebool r/wIf true, the text field is scrollable in the exported PDF.
shearAnglenumber r/wThe skewing angle applied to the TextBox. (Range: -360 to 360)
showHideFieldsBehaviorsShowHideFieldsBehaviors ShowHideFieldsBehavior readonlyA collection of show/hide fields behavior objects.
soundBehaviorsSoundBehaviors SoundBehavior readonlyA collection of sound behavior objects.
splineItemsSplineItems SplineItem readonlyThe spline items collection.
strokeAlignmentStrokeAlignment:
StrokeAlignment.CENTER_ALIGNMENT
StrokeAlignment.INSIDE_ALIGNMENT
StrokeAlignment.OUTSIDE_ALIGNMENT
r/wThe stroke alignment applied to the TextBox.
strokeColorString
Swatch
r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the stroke of the TextBox. Can also accept: String.
strokeCornerAdjustmentStrokeCornerAdjustment:
StrokeCornerAdjustment.NONE
StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES
StrokeCornerAdjustment.GAPS
StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES_AND_GAPS
r/wThe corner adjustment applied to the TextBox.
strokeDashAndGapArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe dash and gap measurements that define the pattern of a custom dashed line. Define up to six values (in points) in the format [dash1, gap1, dash2, gap2, dash3, gap3].
strokeTintnumber r/wThe percent of tint to use in object's stroke color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
strokeTransparencySettingsStrokeTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the stroke.
strokeTypeString
StrokeStyle
r/wThe name of the stroke style to apply. Can also accept: String.
strokeWeightMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe weight (in points) to apply to the TextBox's stroke.
submitFormBehaviorsSubmitFormBehaviors SubmitFormBehavior readonlyA collection of submit form behavior objects.
textFramesTextFrames TextFrame readonlyA collection of text frames.
textWrapPreferencesTextWrapPreference readonlyThe text wrap preference properties that define the default formatting for wrapping text around objects.
timingSettingsTimingSetting readonlyThe object timing settings.
topLeftCornerOptionCornerOptions:
CornerOptions.NONE
CornerOptions.ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INSET_CORNER
CornerOptions.BEVEL_CORNER
CornerOptions.FANCY_CORNER
r/wThe shape to be applied to the top left corner of rectangular shapes and all corners of non-rectangular shapes.Note: corner option differs from end join in which you can set a radius for a corner option, whereas the rounded or beveled effect of an end join depends on the stroke weight.
topLeftCornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe radius in measurement units of the corner effect applied to the top left corner of rectangular shapes and all corners of non-rectangular shapes
topRightCornerOptionCornerOptions:
CornerOptions.NONE
CornerOptions.ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INSET_CORNER
CornerOptions.BEVEL_CORNER
CornerOptions.FANCY_CORNER
r/wThe shape to apply to the top right corner of rectangular shapes
topRightCornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe radius in measurement units of the corner effect applied to the top right corner of rectangular shapes
transparencySettingsTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings.
verticalLayoutConstraintsArray of DimensionsConstraints:
DimensionsConstraints.FIXED_DIMENSION
DimensionsConstraints.FLEXIBLE_DIMENSION
r/wThe top margin, height, and bottom margin constraints this item is subject to when using the object-based layout rule.
verticalScalenumber r/wThe vertical scaling applied to the TextBox.
viewZoomBehaviorsViewZoomBehaviors ViewZoomBehavior readonlyA collection of view zoom behavior objects.
visiblebool r/wIf true, the TextBox is visible.
visibleBoundsArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe bounds of the TextBox including the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.
wmfsWMFs WMF readonlyA collection of WMF graphics.

Class

PropertyTypeAccessDescription
AFTER_PLACEstring readonlyDispatched after a TextBox is placed. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable. (default: afterPlace)
BEFORE_PLACEstring readonlyDispatched before a TextBox is placed. This event bubbles. This event is cancelable. (default: beforePlace)

Methods

Instances

EventListener addEventListener (eventType: string, handler: varies[, captures: bool=false])
Adds an event listener.

ParameterTypeDescription
eventTypestringThe event type.
handlerFile
JavaScript Function
The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function.
capturesboolThis parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false)

void applyObjectStyle (using: ObjectStyle[, clearingOverrides: bool=true][, clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyle: bool=false])
Applies the specified object style.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingObjectStyleThe object style to apply.
clearingOverridesboolIf true, clears the TextBox's existing attributes before applying the style. (Optional) (default: true)
clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyleboolIf true, clears attributes and formatting applied to the TextBox that are not defined in the object style. (Optional) (default: false)

void autoTag ()
Tag the object or the parent story using default tags defined in XML preference.

void bringForward ()
Brings the TextBox forward one level in its layer.

void bringToFront ([reference: PageItem])
Brings the TextBox to the front of its layer or in front of a particular item.

ParameterTypeDescription
referencePageItemThe reference object to bring the object in front of (must have same parent) (Optional)

Array of PageItem changeObject ([reverseOrder: bool])
Finds objects that match the find what value and replace the objects with the change to value.

ParameterTypeDescription
reverseOrderboolIf true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional)

void clearObjectStyleOverrides ()
Clear overrides for object style

void clearTransformations ()
Clears transformations from the TextBox. Transformations include rotation, scaling, flipping, fitting, and shearing.

Array of any contentPlace (pageItems: Array of PageItem[, linkPageItems: bool=false][, linkStories: bool=false][, mapStyles: bool=false][, showingOptions: bool=false])
Duplicate an object and place it into the target page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
pageItemsArray of PageItemOne or more page items to place or load
linkPageItemsboolWhether to link pageItems in content placer (if true it will override link stories value) (Optional) (default: false)
linkStoriesboolWhether to link stories in content placer (only applicable for single story, pageItem links will also be created in case of more than one item) (Optional) (default: false)
mapStylesboolWhether to map styles in content placer (Optional) (default: false)
showingOptionsboolWhether to display the link options dialog (Optional) (default: false)

void convertShape (given: ConvertShapeOptions[, numberOfSides: number][, insetPercentage: number][, cornerRadius: Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Converts the TextBox to a different shape.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenConvertShapeOptions:
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_ROUNDED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_BEVELED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_INVERSE_ROUNDED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_OVAL
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_TRIANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_POLYGON
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_LINE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_STRAIGHT_LINE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_OPEN_PATH
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_CLOSED_PATH
The TextBox's new shape.
numberOfSidesnumber (range: 3 - 100)The number of sides for the resulting polygon. (Range: 3 to 100) (Optional)
insetPercentagenumber (range: 0 - 100)The star inset percentage for the resulting polygon. (Range: 0.0 to 100.0) (Optional)
cornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) (range: 0 - 800)The corner radius of the resulting rectangle. (Optional)

void convertToObject ()
Converts the button object to the page item currently in the active state. Page items from other states will be lost.

void detach ()
Detaches an overridden master page item from the master page.

PageItem duplicate ([to: varies][, by: Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Duplicates the TextBox at the specified location or offset.

ParameterTypeDescription
toArray of 2 Units
Layer
Page
Spread
The location of the new TextBox, specified in coordinates in the format [x, y]. Can accept: Array of 2 Units, Spread, Page or Layer. (Optional)
byArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String)Amount by which to offset the new TextBox from the original TextBox's position. (Optional)

void exportFile (format: varies, to: File[, using: PDFExportPreset][, versionComments: string][, forceSave: bool=false])
Exports the object(s) to a file.

ParameterTypeDescription
formatExportFormat
String
The export format, specified as an enumeration value or as an extension that appears in the Save as type or Format menu in the Export dialog. Can accept: ExportFormat enumerator or String.
toFileThe path to the export file.
usingPDFExportPresetThe export style. (Optional)
versionCommentsstringThe comment for this version. (Optional)
forceSaveboolIf true, forcibly saves a version. (Optional) (default: false)

string extractLabel (key: string)
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.

ParameterTypeDescription
keystringThe key.

Array of PageItem findObject ([reverseOrder: bool])
Finds objects that match the find what value.

ParameterTypeDescription
reverseOrderboolIf true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional)

void fit (given: FitOptions)
Applies the specified fit option to content in a frame.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenFitOptions:
FitOptions.CONTENT_TO_FRAME
FitOptions.CENTER_CONTENT
FitOptions.PROPORTIONALLY
FitOptions.FRAME_TO_CONTENT
FitOptions.FILL_PROPORTIONALLY
FitOptions.APPLY_FRAME_FITTING_OPTIONS
The fit option to use.

void flipItem (given: Flip[, around: varies])
Flips the TextBox.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
The axis around which to flip the TextBox.
aroundAnchorPoint
Array of 2 Units
The point around which to flip the TextBox. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

Array of TextBox getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.

void insertLabel (key: string, value: string)
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.

ParameterTypeDescription
keystringThe key.
valuestringThe value.

void markup (using: XMLElement)
Associates the page item with the specified XML element while preserving existing content.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingXMLElementThe XML element.

void move ([to: varies][, by: Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Moves the TextBox to a new location. Note: Either the 'to' or 'by' parameter is required; if both parameters are defined, only the to value is used.

ParameterTypeDescription
toArray of 2 Units
Layer
Page
Spread
The new location of the TextBox,in the format (x, y). Can accept: Array of 2 Units, Spread, Page or Layer. (Optional)
byArray of Measurement Unit (Number or String)The amount (in measurement units) to move the TextBox relative to its current position, in the format (x, y). (Optional)

any override (destinationPage: Page)
Overrides a master page item and places the item on the document page as a new object.

ParameterTypeDescription
destinationPagePageThe document page that contains the master page item to override.

void placeXML (using: XMLElement)
Places XML content into the specified object. Note: Replaces any existing content.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingXMLElementThe XML element whose content you want to place.

void redefineScaling ([to: Array of number])
Apply an item's scaling to its content if possible.

ParameterTypeDescription
toArray of numberThe scale factors to be left on the item. The default is {1.0, 1.0}. (Optional)

void reframe (in: varies, opposingCorners: Array of varies)
Move the bounding box of the page item

ParameterTypeDescription
inboundsKind:BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Ordered array containing coordinateSpace:CoordinateSpaces
The bounding box to resize. Can accept: CoordinateSpaces enumerator or Ordered array containing coordinateSpace:CoordinateSpaces enumerator, boundsKind:BoundingBoxLimits enumerator.
opposingCornersArray of any Opposing corners of new bounding box in the given coordinate space

void remove ()
Deletes the TextBox.

bool removeEventListener (eventType: string, handler: varies[, captures: bool=false])
Removes the event listener.

ParameterTypeDescription
eventTypestringThe registered event type.
handlerFile
JavaScript Function
The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function.
capturesboolThis parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false)

void removeOverride ()
Removes the override from a previously overridden master page item.

void resize (in: varies, from: varies, by: ResizeMethods, values: Array of varies[, resizeIndividually: bool=true][, consideringRulerUnits: bool=false])
Resize the page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
inBoundingBoxLimits
boundsKind:BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Ordered array containing coordinateSpace:CoordinateSpaces
The bounding box to resize. Can accept: CoordinateSpaces enumerator, BoundingBoxLimits enumerator or Ordered array containing coordinateSpace:CoordinateSpaces enumerator, boundsKind:BoundingBoxLimits enumerator.
fromAnchorPoint
AnchorPoint
Array of 2 Reals
Array of Arrays of 2 Reals
BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Long Integers
The transform origin. Legal specifications: relative to bounding box: anchor | {anchor | {x,y}, bounds kind [, coordinate space]}; relative to coordinate space: {x,y} | {{x,y}[, coordinate space]}; relative to layout window ruler: {{x,y}, page index | bounds kind}. Can accept: Array of 2 Reals, AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of Arrays of 2 Reals, CoordinateSpaces enumerators, AnchorPoint enumerators, BoundingBoxLimits enumerators or Long Integers.
byResizeMethods:
ResizeMethods.ADDING_CURRENT_DIMENSIONS_TO
ResizeMethods.MULTIPLYING_CURRENT_DIMENSIONS_BY
ResizeMethods.REPLACING_CURRENT_DIMENSIONS_WITH
ResizeMethods.RESHAPING_AREA_TO_RATIO
ResizeMethods.RESHAPING_BORDER_TO_RATIO
How the current dimensions are affected by the given values
valuesArray of :
Array of Reals
CoordinateSpaces
ResizeConstraints
The width and height values. Legal dimensions specifications: {x, y [, coordinate space]}, {x, resize constraint [, coordinate space]}, or {resize constraint, y [, coordinate space]}; where x and y are real numbers and coordinate space is used to determine _only_ the unit of length for x and y; coordinate space is ignored for the 'current dimensions times' resize method). Can accept: Array of Reals, ResizeConstraints enumerators or CoordinateSpaces enumerators.
resizeIndividuallyboolIf false and multiple page items are targeted, the new dimensions are attained only by moving the individual items rather than resizing them. (Optional) (default: true)
consideringRulerUnitsboolIf true then a ruler location is interpreted using ruler units rather than points. The default value is false. This parameter has no effect unless the reference point is specified relative to a page. (Optional) (default: false)

any resolve (location: varies, in: CoordinateSpaces[, consideringRulerUnits: bool=false])
Get the coordinates of the given location in the specified coordinate system.

ParameterTypeDescription
locationAnchorPoint
AnchorPoint
Array of 2 Reals
Array of Arrays of 2 Reals
BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Long Integers
The location requested. Can accept: Array of 2 Reals, AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of Arrays of 2 Reals, CoordinateSpaces enumerators, AnchorPoint enumerators, BoundingBoxLimits enumerators or Long Integers.
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PAGE_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.SPREAD_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use.
consideringRulerUnitsboolIf true then a ruler location is interpreted using ruler units rather than points. The default value is false. This parameter has no effect unless the reference point is specified relative to a page. (Optional) (default: false)

void sendBackward ()
Sends the TextBox back one level in its layer.

void sendToBack ([reference: PageItem])
Sends the TextBox to the back of its layer or behind a particular item (must have same parent).

ParameterTypeDescription
referencePageItemThe reference object to send the object behind (Optional)

Asset store (using: Library[, withProperties: Object])
Stores the object in the specified library.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingLibraryThe library in which to store the object.
withPropertiesObjectInitial values for properties of the new TextBox (Optional)

string toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the TextBox.

string toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.

void transform (in: CoordinateSpaces, from: varies, withMatrix: varies[, replacingCurrent: varies][, consideringRulerUnits: bool=false])
Transform the page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PAGE_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.SPREAD_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use
fromAnchorPoint
AnchorPoint
Array of 2 Reals
Array of Arrays of 2 Reals
BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Long Integers
The temporary origin during the transformation. Can accept: Array of 2 Reals, AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of Arrays of 2 Reals, CoordinateSpaces enumerators, AnchorPoint enumerators, BoundingBoxLimits enumerators or Long Integers.
withMatrixArray of 6 Reals
TransformationMatrix
Transform matrix. Can accept: Array of 6 Reals or TransformationMatrix.
replacingCurrentArray of MatrixContent
Long Integer
MatrixContent
Transform components to consider; providing this optional parameter causes the target's existing transform components to be replaced with new values. Without this parameter, the given matrix is concatenated onto the target's existing transform combining the effect of the two. Can accept: MatrixContent enumerator, Array of MatrixContent enumerators or Long Integer. (Optional)
consideringRulerUnitsboolIf true then a ruler based origin is interpreted using ruler units rather than points. The default value is false. This parameter has no effect unless the reference point is specified relative to a page. (Optional) (default: false)

Array of TransformationMatrix transformValuesOf (in: CoordinateSpaces)
Get the transformation values of the page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PAGE_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.SPREAD_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use

Element of

Behavior.parent

ClearFormBehavior.parent

GotoAnchorBehavior.parent

GotoFirstPageBehavior.parent

GotoLastPageBehavior.parent

GotoNextPageBehavior.parent

GotoNextViewBehavior.parent

GotoPreviousPageBehavior.parent

GotoPreviousViewBehavior.parent

GotoURLBehavior.parent

MovieBehavior.parent

OpenFileBehavior.parent

PrintFormBehavior.parent

ShowHideFieldsBehavior.parent

SoundBehavior.parent

SubmitFormBehavior.parent

ViewZoomBehavior.parent

Used in:

TextBox TextBoxes.nextItem (obj: TextBox)

TextBox TextBoxes.previousItem (obj: TextBox)

Return

Array of TextBox TextBox.getElements ()

TextBox TextBoxes.[] (index: number)

TextBox TextBoxes.add ([layer: Layer][, at: LocationOptions=LocationOptions.UNKNOWN][, reference: varies][, withProperties: Object])

TextBox TextBoxes.anyItem ()

Array of TextBox TextBoxes.everyItem ()

TextBox TextBoxes.firstItem ()

TextBox TextBoxes.item (index: varies)

TextBox TextBoxes.itemByID (id: number)

TextBox TextBoxes.itemByName (name: string)

Array of TextBox TextBoxes.itemByRange (from: varies, to: varies)

TextBox TextBoxes.lastItem ()

TextBox TextBoxes.middleItem ()

TextBox TextBoxes.nextItem (obj: TextBox)

TextBox TextBoxes.previousItem (obj: TextBox)

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