active control

Typeglossary
DictionaryLCS
LibraryLiveCode Script
Synonymsactive control,active (focused) control,active (focused),focused control
RelatedGlossary: field, control, insertion point, focus
Description

The control that receives any characters the user types. Typically, this control is the field with the current insertion point, but other types of control can also be the active control.

When a control becomes active, it is said to receive the focus.

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