SB_GETTIPTEXT message
Retrieves the tooltip text for a part in a status bar. The status bar must be created with the SBT_TOOLTIPS style to enable tooltips.
Parameters
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wParam
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The LOWORD specifies the zero-based index of the part that receives the tooltip text. The HIWORD specifies the size of the buffer at lParam, in characters.
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lParam
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Pointer to a character buffer that receives the tooltip text.
Return value
The return value is not used.
Remarks
Security Warning: Using this message incorrectly can cause problems for your application. For example, if the text is too large for the lParam buffer, it could cause a buffer overflow. You should review the Security Considerations: Microsoft Windows Controls before continuing.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Header |
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| Unicode and ANSI names |
SB_GETTIPTEXTW (Unicode) and SB_GETTIPTEXTA (ANSI) |
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