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Finding mouse pointer locations with Lingo

Determining where the mouse pointer is on the Stage is a common need in Director.

To determine the mouse pointer's horizontal and vertical positions, use the `mouseH()` and `mouseV()` functions. See `mouseH` and `mouseV`.

The `mouseV()` function returns the distance, in pixels, between the mouse pointer and the upper left corner of the Stage. The `mouseH()` function returns the distance, in pixels, between the mouse pointer and the upper left corner of the Stage.

The statements `put the mouseH` and `put the mouseV` display the mouse pointer's location in the Message window.

For example, this handler directs the Message window to display the distance (in pixels) between the pointer and the upper left corner of the Stage:

    on exitFrame
    	put the mouseH
    	put the mouseV
    	go to the frame
    end