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timethe [adjective ] time time()
Value returned: A text string representing the current time set in your Macintosh, in one of the following time formats: the time -- 9:14 AM time() -- 9:14 AM the abbrev time -- 9:14 AM the short time -- 9:14 AM the long time -- 9:14:42 AM the English time -- 9:14:42 AM
When HyperCard is running under System 7.1, the long, abbrev, and short forms agree with the formats set in the Date & Time Control Panel. The form the English time returns the time in the form hh:mm:ss: AM|PM no matter what language the system is localized for and no matter what the settings are on the Date & Time Control Panel. Examplesthe short time the abbreviated time the abbrev time the abbr time the time the long time time()
Demo Scripton clock show bkgnd field "Demo Field" put the ticks into startTicks put the seconds into startSeconds repeat until the mouseClick displayMessage "The time is" && the time & return & ¬ "The long time is" && the long time & return & return &¬ the seconds - startseconds && "seconds have elapsed." & return & ¬ the ticks - startTicks && "ticks have elapsed." & return & return &¬ spaces(20) & "Click the mouse to continue . . ." end repeat hide bkgnd field "Demo Field" end clock
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adjectiveOne of the following: abbr abbrev abbreviated long short
See also: formatName
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