GetParent
This function retrieves the handle to the specified child window's parent window.
HWND GetParent(
HWND hWnd );
Parameters
- hWnd
Handle to the window whose parent window handle is to be retrieved.
Return Values
A handle to the parent window indicates success. NULL indicates that the window has no parent window. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Windows CE Remarks
Windows CE version 1.0 does not support owned windows, except for dialog boxes.
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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