QB64-PE/internal/help/_PRINTMODE_(function).txt

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The  [[_PRINTMODE (function)|_PRINTMODE]] function returns the current [[_PRINTMODE]] status as a numerical value from 1 to 3 in graphic screen modes.


{{PageSyntax}}
: {{Parameter|currentPrintMode}} = [[_PRINTMODE (function)|_PRINTMODE]][({{Parameter|imageHandle&}})]


{{Parameters}}
* If no {{Parameter|imageHandle&}} is given, the current [[_DEST|destination]] [[SCREEN]] page or image is assumed.


{{PageDescription}}
* Returns a status value from 1 to 3 designating the current mode setting:
** '''1''': mode is _KEEPBACKGROUND
** '''2''': mode is _ONLYBACKGROUND
** '''3''': mode is _FILLBACKGROUND '''(default)'''
* '''The [[_PRINTMODE]] statement and function can only be used in graphic screen modes, not SCREEN 0'''


{{PageSeeAlso}}
* [[_PRINTMODE]]
* [[_LOADFONT]]
* [[_NEWIMAGE]]
* [[_PRINTSTRING]]


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