Macro Reference — Window Object — prompt Method (Window Object)

# prompt Method (Window Object)

Displays a dialog box to enter a string.

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### [JavaScript]

    strAnswer =prompt( strMessage, strDefault, flags);

### [VBScript]

    strAnswer =prompt( strMessage, strDefault, flags )

## Parameters

strMessage

Specifies a message to be displayed.

strDefault

Specifies a default string to be displayed in the text box.

flags

Optional. Specifies one of following values. If omitted, 0 is specified.

0 | Displays a single-line text box.
eePromptMultiline | Displays a multiline text box.

## Return Values

Returns the string the user entered in the text box if the OK button is selected, or an empty string if the Cancel button is selected.

## Version

Supported on EmEditor Professional Version 4.00 or later.