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| Property | Type | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| class | integer | read | The class descriptor type. |
| cursor key increment | number or string (0.001 – 100 points) | r/w | The distance each press of an arrow key will move the selection as Unit (Double or String) (0.001 – 100 points). |
| guide snapto zone | integer (1 – 36) | r/w | The range within which an object snaps to guides. |
| horizontal custom points | fixed (4 – 256) | r/w | The number of points for the horizontal ruler when using the ‘custom’ measurement system. |
| horizontal measurement units | measurement units enumeration | r/w | The measurement unit to use for the horizontal ruler. |
| object reference | object | read | An object reference for this object. |
| parent | object | read | The parent of the object. |
| points per inch | fixed (60 – 80) | r/w | The definition of the number of points per inch. Typically 72 pts/inch. |
| properties | record | r/w | Property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. |
| ruler origin | ruler origin enumeration | r/w | Where the origin of the rulers should be. |
| show frame edges | boolean | r/w | Whether the edges of un-selected text frames are visible. |
| show notes | boolean | r/w | Whether notes are displayed. |
| show rulers | boolean | r/w | Whether the horizontal and vertical rulers are displayed. |
| vertical custom points | fixed (4 – 256) | r/w | The number of points for the vertical ruler when using the ‘custom’ measurement system. |
| vertical measurement units | measurement units enumeration | r/w | The measurement unit to use for the vertical ruler. |