DeleteDC function (wingdi.h)
The DeleteDC function deletes the specified device context (DC).
Syntax
BOOL DeleteDC(
[in] HDC hdc
);
Parameters
[in] hdc
A handle to the device context.
Return value
If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
If the function fails, the return value is zero.
Remarks
An application must not delete a DC whose handle was obtained by calling the GetDC function. Instead, it must call the ReleaseDC function to free the DC.
Examples
For an example, see Retrieving the Capabilities of a Printer.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | wingdi.h (include Windows.h) |
| Library | Gdi32.lib |
| DLL | Gdi32.dll |