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Format Function Properties - General

When creating or modifying a function, you can specify certain settings that affect the function's return type and function storage. You can also modify its name, notes, and example.

• Access using the File > Properties menu sequence while editing a function document, then selecting the General tab.
   

1. In the Short Description box, enter a brief description of the function.
2. In the Long Description box, enter a full description of the function.
3. In the Usage Example box, enter a EasyLanguage statement that illustrates how to utilize the function.

Information entered in the Short Description and Example boxes are displayed when clicking the appropriate function in the EasyLanguage Dictionary.

4. Select a Return type option to specify the type of value returned by the function: Numeric (Double, Float, or Integer), Boolean (True/False), or String (Text) .
5. Select the appropriate Function storage option. For more information, see Specifying a Function's Storage Type.
6. Click OK.