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This function retrieves the handle to the window that contains the specified point.
HWND WindowFromPoint(
POINT Point );
Parameters
- Point
Specifies a POINT structure that defines the point to be checked.
Return Values
A handle to the window that contains the point indicates success. NULL indicates that no window exists at the specified point. A handle to the window under the static text control indicates that the point is over a static text control.
Remarks
The WindowFromPoint function does not retrieve a handle to a hidden or disabled window, even if the point is within the window. An application should use the ChildWindowFromPoint function for a nonrestrictive search.
Requirements
| Runs on | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | 1.0 and later | Winuser.h |
Note This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.
See Also
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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