The {{KW|_PRINTMODE (function)|_PRINTMODE}} function returns the present {{KW|_PRINTMODE}} status as a numerical value from 1 to 3 in graphic screen modes only.



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:{{Parameter|status%}} = _PRINTMODE[({{Parameter|image_handle}})]



{{PageDescription}}
* If no ''image_handle'' parameter is given the current destination [[SCREEN]] page or image is assumed to be the image surface.
* 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)
* '''NOTE: 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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