Rectangle function (wingdi.h)
The Rectangle function draws a rectangle. The rectangle is outlined by using the current pen and filled by using the current brush.
Syntax
BOOL Rectangle(
[in] HDC hdc,
[in] int left,
[in] int top,
[in] int right,
[in] int bottom
);
Parameters
[in] hdc
A handle to the device context.
[in] left
The x-coordinate, in logical coordinates, of the upper-left corner of the rectangle.
[in] top
The y-coordinate, in logical coordinates, of the upper-left corner of the rectangle.
[in] right
The x-coordinate, in logical coordinates, of the lower-right corner of the rectangle.
[in] bottom
The y-coordinate, in logical coordinates, of the lower-right corner of the rectangle.
Return value
If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
If the function fails, the return value is zero.
Remarks
The current position is neither used nor updated by Rectangle.
The rectangle that is drawn excludes the bottom and right edges.
If a PS_NULL pen is used, the dimensions of the rectangle are 1 pixel less in height and 1 pixel less in width.
Examples
For an example, see Using Filled Shapes.
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 |