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ALERT

Returns an alert box using the labels you specify. It is recommended to use EVAL() function when using ALERT, both to avoid unnecessary parameterization and for it to function properly.

Format

ALERT (Type, Message Text, Button 1 Label, Button 2 Label, Button 3 Label, Default Choice)

Arguments

 
Type
Text string indicating the type of alert box. There are five types from which to choose:
■Error
■Warning
■Information
■Working
■Question
Message Text
Text string making up the alert box message.
Button 1 Label
Text string describing a command button.
Button 2 Label
Text string describing a command button.
Button 3 Label
Text string describing a command button.
Default Choice
Integer value (1, 2 or 3) indicating which command button is the default choice.

Example

The following function creates an alert box:
 
Function
ALERT("Information", "Create a test?", "Yes", "No", "Cancel", 2)
Result
Alert box with "No" as the default choice
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