Hidetext

hidetext

Hides the current text box. You cannot type in a hidden text box, but primitives such as print, insert, and ct still work. See showtext. Example: If you have a text box on the page, this instruction flashes the text box.

repeat 10 [hidetext wait 5 showtext wait 5]

Text boxes can become invisible and visible through their dialog boxes. Use the eye tool to open the dialog box of a hidden text box.