                                      activePosition:int=-1):void
     {
          // Make sure all properties are committed before doing the operation.
-        validateNow();
+        validateProperties();
         
         var editManager:IEditManager = getEditManager();
         

        if (focusManager)
            focusManager.defaultButtonEnabled = true;

    }

    /**

     *  @private
     *  Source of text: one of "text", "textFlow" or "content".
     */
    private var source:String = "text";

    /**
     *  @private
