WoW API: GetRealZoneText

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ZoneName = GetRealZoneText();

When in an instance, returns the real name of the instance, not the name in the Minimap. (e.g. returns "The Stockade" whereas GetZoneText() returns "Stormwind Stockade"). Otherwise is identical to GetZoneText

Parameters

Arguments

none

Returns

ZoneName

String - The real name of an instance or the zone name

Example

 ZoneName = GetRealZoneText();
 message("Zone:"..ZoneName);

An error popup appears that could show the following text: "Zone: The Stockade"