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# 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(3), form(3).

# 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.

2023-07-01 | ncurses 6.4