Cell
A table cell.
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Methods:
addEventListener, autoTag, changeGlyph, changeGrep, changeText, changeTransliterate, clearCellStyleOverrides, convertBulletsAndNumberingToText, convertCellType, createOutlines, extractLabel, findGlyph, findGrep, findText, findTransliterate, getElements, insertLabel, merge, recompose, remove, removeEventListener, select, split, toSource, toSpecifier, unmerge
Objects:
Boolean, Buttons, CellStyle, CellTypeEnum, Cells, Changes, Characters, CheckBoxes, Columns, ComboBoxes, EPSTexts, EndnoteTextFrames, Endnotes, EventListeners, Events, FirstBaseline, Footnotes, FormFields, Graphic, GraphicLines, Groups, HiddenTexts, HorizontalOrVertical, InsertionPoints, Lines, ListBoxes, MultiStateObjects, Notes, NothingEnum, Number, Object, Ovals, PageItem, PageItems, Paragraphs, Polygons, RadioButtons, Rectangles, RowTypes, Rows, SignatureFields, SpecialCharacters, SplineItems, StartParagraph, String, StrokeStyle, Swatch, Tables, TextBoxes, TextColumns, TextFrames, TextStyleRanges, TextVariableInstances, Texts, VerticalJustification, Words, XMLItem
Property Listing
Property |
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Access |
Description |
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readonly |
Lists all graphics contained by the Cell. |
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Lists all page items contained by the Cell. |
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read/write |
The cell style applied to the cell. Can also accept: String. |
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The XML element associated with the Cell. |
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If true, the height of the cell or the cells in the Cell can increase or decrease automatically to fit cell content. Note: Allows cells to grow or shrink to the maximum or minimum height, if specified. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the bottom edge border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the bottom edge border stroke. Note: Not valid when bottom edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the bottom edge border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when bottom edge stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the bottom edge border stroke gap color. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when bottom edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the bottom edge border stroke will overprint. |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the bottom edge border stroke. |
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The stroke type of the bottom edge. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the bottom edge border stroke. |
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The bottom inset of the cell.The API has been deprecated. Use TextBottomInset or GraphicBottomInset |
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A collection of buttons. |
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The content type of cell. |
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A collection of table cells. |
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A collection of changes. |
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A collection of characters. |
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A collection of checkboxes. |
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If true, clips the cell's content to width and height of the cell. The API has been deprecated. Use ClipContentsToTextCell or ClipContentsToPageItemCell |
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If true, clips the graphic cell's content to width and height of the cell. |
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If true, clips the text cell's content to width and height of the cell. |
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The number of columns that the object spans. |
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A collection of table columns. |
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A collection of comboboxes. |
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NothingEnums NothingEnum PageItemsCanalsoaccept:PageItem |
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The text contents. For rows or columns, when specified as a string, the sting populates each cell in the row or column; when specified as an array, the first value in the array populates the left-most cell in the row or the top-most cell in the column; the next value populates the next cell to the right (for rows) or the next lowest cell (for columns), and so on. Can return: PageItem, String, SpecialCharacters enumerator or Array of Strings, SpecialCharacters enumerators or PageItems. Can also accept: PageItem, NothingEnum enumerator or Array of Strings, SpecialCharacters enumerators, NothingEnum enumerators or PageItems. |
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If true, draws the diagonal line in front of cell contents. |
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The diagonal line color, specified as a swatch. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the diagonal line stroke. Note: Not valid when diagonal line stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the stroke gap of the diagonal line will overprint. Note: Not valid when diagonal line stroke type is solid. |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the diagonal line stroke gap color. Note: Not valid when diagonal line stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the diagonal line stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The diagonal line tint (as a percentage). (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the diagonal line(s). Can also accept: String. |
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The diagonal line stroke weight. |
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A collection of endnote text frames. |
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A collection of endnotes. |
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EPSTexts |
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A collection of event listeners. |
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A collection of events. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the fill of the object. Can also accept: String. |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the fill of the object. |
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The distance between the baseline of the text and the top inset of the cell. |
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A collection of footnotes. |
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A collection of form fields. |
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The angle of a linear gradient applied to the fill of the object. (Range: -180 to 180) |
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The length (of a linear gradient) or radius (of a radial gradient) applied to the fill of the object. |
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The starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the fill of the Cell, in the format [x, y]. |
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The bottom inset of the graphic cell. |
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The left inset of the graphic cell. |
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A collection of graphic lines. |
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The right inset of the graphic cell. |
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The top inset of the graphic cell. |
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A collection of groups. |
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The height of the Cell. For a table or column, specifies the sum of the row heights. |
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A collection of hidden text objects. |
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The unique ID of the Cell. |
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The index of the Cell within its containing object. |
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The color, specified as a swatch, of the inner column border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the inner column border stroke. Note: Not valid when inner column stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the inner column border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when inner column stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the inner column border stroke gap color. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when inner column stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the inner column border stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the inner column border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the inner column. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the inner column border stroke. |
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The color, specified as a swatch, of the inner row border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the inner row border stroke. Note: Not valid when inner row stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the inner row border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when inner row stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the inner row border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when inner row stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the inner row border stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the inner row border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the inner row. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the inner row border strokes. |
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A collection of insertion points. |
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Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. |
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If true, keeps the row with the next row when the table is split across text frames or pages. |
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A property that can be set to any string. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the left edge border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the left edge border stroke. Note: Not valid when left edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the left edge border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when left edge stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the left edge border stroke gap color. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when left edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the left edge border stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the left edge border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the left edge. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the left edge border stroke. |
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The left inset of the cell.The API has been deprecated. Use TextLeftInset or GraphicLeftInset |
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A collection of lines. |
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A collection of listboxes. |
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The maximum height to which cells in the Cell may grow. Note: The maximum height cannot be exceeded even when auto grow is set to true. Also, the maximum height can affect redistribution. |
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The space between the baseline of the text and the top inset of the frame or cell. |
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The minimum height of the cells in the Cell. Note: When auto grow is true, cells can automatically grow larger than this amount when content is added. Also, the minimum height can affect redistribution. |
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A collection of multi-state objects. |
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The name of the Cell. |
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A collection of notes. |
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A collection of ellipses. |
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If true, the story has overset text. |
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If true, the fill of the object will overprint. |
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The 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. |
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The maximum space that can be added between paragraphs in a cell. Note: Valid only when vertical justification is justified. |
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A collection of paragraphs. |
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The parent of the Cell (a XMLElement, Cell, Table, Column or Row). |
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The parent column of the cell. |
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The parent row of the cell. |
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A collection of polygons. |
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A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. |
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A collection of radio buttons. |
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A collection of rectangles. |
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The color, specified as a swatch, of the right edge border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the right edge border stroke. Note: Not valid when right edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the right edge border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when right edge stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the right edge border stroke gap color. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when right edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the right edge border stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the right edge border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the right edge. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the right edge border stroke. |
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The right inset of the cell.The API has been deprecated. Use TextLeftInset or GraphicRightInset |
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The rotation angle (in degrees) of the cell, specified as one of the following values: 0, 90, 180, or 270. |
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The number of rows that the object spans. |
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The row type. |
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A collection of table rows. |
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A collection of signature fields. |
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The spline items collection. |
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Indicates where to start the row. |
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A collection of tables. |
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The bottom inset of the text cell. |
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A collection of text boxes. |
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A collection of text columns. |
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A collection of text frames. |
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The left inset of the text cell. |
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The right inset of the text cell. |
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A collection of text style ranges. |
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The top inset of the text cell. |
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A collection of text variable instances. |
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A collection of text objects. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the top edge border stroke. |
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The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of the top edge border stroke. Note: Not valid when top edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the gap color of the top edge border stroke will overprint. Note: Not valid when top edge stroke type is solid. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the top edge border stroke gap color. (Range: 0 to 100) Note: Not valid when top edge stroke type is solid. |
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If true, the top edge border stroke will overprint. |
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Number (range 0 - 100) |
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The tint (as a percentage) of the top edge border stroke. (Range: 0 to 100) |
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The stroke type of the top edge. Can also accept: String. |
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The stroke weight of the top edge border stroke. |
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The top inset of the cell. The API has been deprecated. Use TextTopInset or GraphicTopInset |
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If true, draws a diagonal line starting from the top left. |
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If true, draws a diagonal line starting from the top right. |
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The vertical alignment of cell. |
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The width of the Cell. For a table or row, specifies the sum of the column widths. |
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A collection of words. |
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The direction of the text in the cell. |
Method Listing
EventListener addEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Adds an event listener.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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eventType |
The event type. |
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handler |
JavaScriptFunction |
The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. |
captures |
This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) |
undefined autoTag ()
Tag the object or the parent story using default tags defined in XML preference.
Text changeGlyph (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds glyphs that match the find what value and replaces the glyphs with the change to value.
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Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text changeGrep (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find what value and replaces the text with the change to value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text changeText (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find what value and replaces the text with the change to value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text changeTransliterate (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find character type value and replaces the text with the change character type value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
undefined clearCellStyleOverrides ([clearingOverridesThroughRootCellStyle:Boolean=Boolean])
Clear Cell Style Overrides
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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clearingOverridesThroughRootCellStyle |
If true, clears all overrides, whether or not they are defined in the underlying cell style (Optional) (default: false) |
undefined convertBulletsAndNumberingToText ()
Convert bullets and numbering to text.
undefined convertCellType (finalCellType:CellTypeEnum, [flagToPreserveData:Boolean=Boolean])
Convert cell type. The new cell type parameter is required. Preserve data is optional
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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finalCellType |
Cell Type to which the cell is to be converted |
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flagToPreserveData |
If true then the data inside the cell is preserved. While converting graphic cell to text cell, page item becomes inline. (Optional) (default: false) |
PageItem createOutlines ([deleteOriginal:Boolean=Boolean])
Converts text to outlines. Each line of text becomes a polygon object. When the converted text is a single letter that has no internal spaces or detached parts, the polygon contains only a single path. Note: To determine whether a font allows the creation of outlines, see allow outlines.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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deleteOriginal |
If true, deletes the original text. If false, creates the outlines as separate object(s) on top of the text. (Optional) (default: true) |
String extractLabel (key:String)
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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key |
The key. |
Text findGlyph (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds glyphs that match the find what value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text findGrep (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find what value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text findText (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find what value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Text findTransliterate (reverseOrder:Boolean)
Finds text that matches the find character type value.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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reverseOrder |
If true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional) |
Cell getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
undefined insertLabel (key:String, value:String)
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.
Cell merge (with:Varies Cell Row Column)
Merges the cells.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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with |
The cell(s) to merge with. Can accept: Cell, Row or Column. (Optional) |
undefined recompose ()
Recomposes the text in the Cell.
undefined remove ()
Deletes the Cell.
Boolean removeEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Removes the event listener.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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eventType |
The registered event type. |
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handler |
JavaScriptFunction |
The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. |
captures |
This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) |
undefined select ([existingSelection:SelectionOptions=SelectionOptions])
Selects the object.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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existingSelection |
The selection status of the Cell in relation to previously selected objects. (Optional) (default: SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH) |
undefined split (using:HorizontalOrVertical)
Splits the cell along the specified axis.
Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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using |
The direction in which to split the cell. |
String toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the Cell.
String toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.
Cell unmerge ()
Unmerges all merged cells in the Cell.
Object of
Cell.parent
Change.parent
Character.parent
Endnote.parent
EndnoteTextFrame.parent
Event.parent
EventListener.parent
Footnote.parent
GraphicLine.parent
HiddenText.parent
InsertionPoint.parent
Line.parent
MutationEvent.parent
Note.parent
Oval.parent
PageItem.parent
Paragraph.parent
Polygon.parent
Rectangle.parent
SplineItem.parent
Table.parent
Text.parent
TextColumn.parent
TextFrame.parent
TextStyleRange.parent
TextVariableInstance.parent
Word.parent
XMLElement.xmlContent