| -api-id | -api-type |
|---|---|
M:Microsoft.UI.Text.ITextSelection.MoveLeft(Microsoft.UI.Text.TextRangeUnit,System.Int32,System.Boolean) |
winrt method |
Moves the insertion point or the active end of the text selection to the left, mimicking the functionality of the Left Arrow key.
The units by which to move the insertion point or active end. The following values are valid.
| Value | Corresponding key combination | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Character | Left Arrow | Move one character position to the left. This is the default. |
| Word | Ctrl+Left Arrow | Move one word to the left. |
The number of units to move. The default value is 1. If count is less than zero, movement is to the right.
Indicates how to change the selection. True extends the selection by moving only the active end. False collapses the selection to an insertion point and then moves the insertion point. The default value is false.
The number of units that the insertion point or active end moved. Collapsing the selection counts as one unit.
A nonzero extend value corresponds to the Shift key being pressed in addition to the key combination described in unit.