Saylien, it depends on how u initially defined the variable. If u defined it as a string, then it's a string. If u defined it as a handle or integer, then it's an integer. Now--if u mean whether or not the text contained in a string is a number, u can use StringToInt or StringContainsChars. On 2/2/12, Saylien Brown <saybro@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > I'm using the latest build of JAWS 13 under Windows 7. > > Does anyone know if there is a JAWS function for confirming if the > value stored in a variable is a number or text string? Sure there is, > but looking through the list of over 250 functions to find it has my > head spinning. > > Thanks for any help. > > __________� > > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > > -- Blame the computer--why not? It can't defend itself & occasionally might even be the culprit Jackie McBride Ask Me Computer Questions at: www.pcinquirer.com Jaws Scripting training materials: www.screenreaderscripting.com homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net __________� View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts