Returns or sets a value which determines if the current selection is protected. Not available at design time.
Syntax
object.SelProtected [ = value ]
The SelProtected property syntax has the following parts:
| Part | Description |
| object | An object expression that evaluates to a RichTextBox control. |
| value | A variant value that determines if the current selection is protected, as described in Settings. |
Settings
| Setting | Description |
| Null | The selection contains a mix of protected and non-protected characters. |
| True | All the characters in the selection are protected. |
| False | None of the characters in the selection are protected. |
Remarks
Protected text looks the same a regular text, but cannot be modified by the end-user. That is, the text cannot be changed during run time. This allows you to create forms with the RichTextbox control, and have areas that cannot be modified by the end user.