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ITaskbarList::AddTab method (shobjidl_core.h)

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Adds an item to the taskbar.

Syntax

HRESULT AddTab(
  HWND hwnd
);

Parameters

hwnd

Type: HWND

A handle to the window to be added to the taskbar.

Return value

Type: HRESULT

If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.

Remarks

Any type of window can be added to the taskbar, but it is recommended that the window at least have the WS_CAPTION style.

Any window added with this method must be removed with the DeleteTab method when the added window is destroyed.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header shobjidl_core.h (include Shobjidl.h)
DLL Shell32.dll (version 4.71 or later)