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 Returns the current graphics cursor coordinates or the color attribute of a
 specified pixel; not available when forms are showing.
 
    POINT {(number%) | (x%,y%)}
 
    ■ (number%)    Specifies type of coordinate to return:
 
                   Value     Returns
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                   0         Current viewport x coordinate
                   1         Current viewport y coordinate
                   2         Current window x coordinate
                   3         Current window y coordinate
 
    ■ (x%,y%)      Coordinates of the pixel that POINT checks for color;
                   if coordinates are outside the current viewport, POINT
                   returns -1
 
 See Also
    ◄Color Attributes and Values (SCREEN)►      ◄COLOR Statement►
    ◄PMAP Function►                             ◄SCREEN Statement►
    ◄VIEW Statement►                            ◄WINDOW Statement►