{{DISPLAYTITLE:_PRINTMODE (function)}}
The '''_PRINTMODE''' function returns the present {{KW|_PRINTMODE}} status as a numerical value from 1 to 3 in graphic screen modes only.


{{PageSyntax}}
:::current_print_mode = '''_PRINTMODE'''[({{Parameter|image_handle}})]


{{Parameters}}
* If no brackets and ''image_handle'' parameter are given, the current [[_DEST|destination]] [[SCREEN]] page or image is assumed.
* If the handle value enclosed in brackets is 0 then the current program [[SCREEN]] page is assumed.


{{PageDescription}}
* Returns a status value from 1 to 3 designating the current mode setting:
::::'''1''': mode is _KEEPBACKGROUND
::::'''2''': mode is _ONLYBACKGROUND
::::'''3''': mode is _FILLBACKGROUND (default)
* '''The _PRINTMODE statement and function can only be used in graphic screen modes, NOT SCREEN 0'''


{{PageSeeAlso}}
* [[_PRINTMODE]]
* [[_LOADFONT]]
* [[_NEWIMAGE]]
* [[_PRINTSTRING]]


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