Active Cell:Active Cell
- Updated2025-07-30
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Sets the row and column of the active cell(s).
Elements
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Row | Sets the row(s) of the active cell(s). Possible values are 0…n, where n is the total number of rows - 1. Enter –2 to select all rows. |
| Column | Sets the column(s) of the active cell(s). Possible values are 0…m, where m is the total number of columns - 1. Enter –2 to select all columns. Enter –1 to select the column header. |
The following table lists example values for this property.
| Row | Column | Result |
|---|---|---|
| –2 | 0 | Selects all cells in the first column, including the column header. |
| –2 | –2 | Selects all rows and columns, including column headers. |
| –1 | 0 | Selects the header of the first column. |
| –1 | –2 | Selects the headers of all columns. |
| 0 | –2 | Selects all cells of the first row, including the row header. |
| 0 | –1 | Selects the header of the first row. |
Remarks
The following table lists the characteristics of this property.
| Short Name | ActiveCell |
| Data type |  |
| Permissions | Read/Write |
| Available in Run-Time Engine | Yes |
| Available in Real-Time Operating System | Yes |
| Settable when the VI is running | Yes |
| Loads the front panel into memory | No |
| Need to authenticate before use | No |
| Loads the block diagram into memory | No |
| Remote access allowed | Yes |