DataMergeTextPlaceholder
An object that can contain a data merge text field.
Instance
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DataMergeField field
The data merge field to insert in the placeholder. For information, see data merge text placeholder and data merge image placeholder.
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InsertionPoint storyOffset
The insertion point before the table in the story containing the table.
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Story parentStory
The story that contains the text.
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Number length
The number of objects in the collection.
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Boolean isValid
Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects.
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Document parent
The parent of the DataMergeTextPlaceholder (a Document).
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Number index
The index of the DataMergeTextPlaceholder within its containing object.
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Events events
A collection of events.
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EventListeners eventListeners
A collection of event listeners.
Object properties
A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
Methods
String toSource()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the DataMergeTextPlaceholder.
DataMergeTextPlaceholder getElements()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
String toSpecifier()
Retrieves the object specifier.
EventListener addEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Adds an event listener.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The event type. Mixed handler The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)
Boolean removeEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Removes the event listener.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The registered event type. Mixed handler The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)