# str cmdwaiting()

[Family: Global](/imperivm/en/CKS/familias/global/)

## Exact signature

```text
str cmdwaiting()
```

## Description

Returns the current selection's command-waiting string or an empty fallback.

## Parameters and return type

**Return type:** `str`

This signature takes no additional arguments.

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