form_data(3)                                         form_data(3)


NAME
       form_data - test for off-screen data in given forms



SYNOPSIS
       #include <form.h>
       bool data_ahead(const FORM *form);
       bool data_behind(const FORM *form);

DESCRIPTION
       The  function data_ahead tests whether there is off-screen
       data ahead in the given form.   It  returns  TRUE  (1)  or
       FALSE (0).

       The function data_behind tests whether there is off-screen
       data behind in the given form.  It  returns  TRUE  (1)  or
       FALSE (0).

SEE ALSO
       curses(3), form(3).

NOTES
       The header file <form.h> automatically includes the header
       file <curses.h>.

PORTABILITY
       These routines emulate the System V forms  library.   They
       were not supported on Version 7 or BSD versions.

AUTHORS
       Juergen  Pfeifer.   Manual  pages  and  adaptation for new
       curses by Eric S. Raymond.


























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