DictionaryPreference
User dictionary preferences.
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Methods:
addEventListener, getElements, removeEventListener, toSource, toSpecifier
Objects:
Hierarchy:
Superclass: Preference
Class: DictionaryPreference
Property Listing
| Property | Type | Access | Description | 
|---|---|---|---|
| read/write | The hyphenation exception list to use when composing text. | ||
| readonly | A collection of event listeners. | ||
| readonly | A collection of events. | ||
| readonly | Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. | ||
| read/write | If true, merges the spelling and hyphenation exceptions lists in the external user dictionary with the lists stored within the document. | ||
| readonly | The parent of the DictionaryPreference (a Application or Document). | ||
| read/write | A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. | ||
| read/write | If true, recomposes all stories when the compose using settings are changed, or when words are added to or removed from the user dictionary. | 
Method Listing
EventListener addEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Adds an event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
DictionaryPreference getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
Boolean removeEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Removes the event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The registered event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
String toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the DictionaryPreference.
String toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.
Object of
Event.parent
EventListener.parent
MutationEvent.parent
Application.dictionaryPreferences
Document.dictionaryPreferences