ListBox_FindString macro (windowsx.h)
Finds the first string in a list box that begins with the specified string. You can use this macro or send the LB_FINDSTRING message explicitly.
Syntax
int ListBox_FindString(
HWND hwndCtl,
int indexStart,
LPCTSTR lpszFind
);
Parameters
hwndCtl
Type: HWND
A handle to the control.
indexStart
Type: int
The zero-based index of the item before the first item to be searched. When the search reaches the bottom of the list box, it continues searching from the top of the list box back to the item specified by the indexStart parameter. If indexStart is –1, the entire list box is searched from the beginning.
lpszFind
Type: LPCTSTR
The string to find.
Return value
Type: int
The index of the matching item, or LB_ERR if the search was unsuccessful.
Remarks
For more information, see LB_FINDSTRING.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | windowsx.h |