form_data(3x) — Linux manual page
form_data(3X) form_data(3X)
NAME
data_ahead, data_behind - test for off-screen data in given forms
SYNOPSIS
#include <form.h>
bool data_ahead(const FORM *form);
bool data_behind(const FORM *form);
DESCRIPTION
The function data_ahead tests whether there is off-screen data
ahead in the given form. It returns TRUE (1) or FALSE (0).
The function data_behind tests whether there is off-screen data
behind in the given form. It returns TRUE (1) or FALSE (0).
SEE ALSO
curses(3X), form(3X).
NOTES
The header file <form.h> automatically includes the header file
<curses.h>.
PORTABILITY
These routines emulate the System V forms library. They were not
supported on Version 7 or BSD versions.
AUTHORS
Juergen Pfeifer. Manual pages and adaptation for new curses by
Eric S. Raymond.
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