RequiresPointer Enum

Definition

Defines constants that specify when an element requires a mouse-like pointer behavior from a game pad.

C#
[Windows.Foundation.Metadata.ContractVersion(typeof(Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract), 196608)]
public enum RequiresPointer
Inheritance
RequiresPointer
Attributes

Windows requirements

Device family
Windows 10 Anniversary Edition (introduced in 10.0.14393.0)
API contract
Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract (introduced in v3.0)

Fields

Name Value Description
Never 0

The pointer never acts as a mouse.

WhenEngaged 1

The pointer acts as a mouse when the user engages mouse-mode.

WhenFocused 2

The pointer acts as a mouse when the page gets focus. Supported on Page elements only.

Remarks

This enumeration provides values for the Control.RequiresPointer property.

RequiresPointer is supported only on the Xbox device family, and only when using a game pad or remote control. The property is ignored otherwise.

Applies to

Product Versions
WinRT Build 14383, Build 15063, Build 16299, Build 17134, Build 17763, Build 18362, Build 19041, Build 20348, Build 22000, Build 22621, Build 26100