SearchEntry.handleEvent

This function should be called when the top-level window which contains the search entry received a key event. If the entry is part of a gtk.SearchBar, it is preferable to call SearchBar.handleEvent instead, which will reveal the entry in addition to passing the event to this function.

If the key event is handled by the search entry and starts or continues a search, GDK_EVENT_STOP will be returned. The caller should ensure that the entry is shown in this case, and not propagate the event further.

class SearchEntry
bool
handleEvent

Parameters

event Event

a key event

Return Value

Type: bool

GDK_EVENT_STOP if the key press event resulted in a search beginning or continuing, GDK_EVENT_PROPAGATE otherwise.

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Since

3.16