IUIAutomationTextPattern2::OvertypeMode property

Applies to: desktop apps | Metro style apps

Retrieves the overtype mode that is associated with this text-based control.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_OvertypeMode(
  [out]  BOOL *retVal
);

Property value

Type: BOOL*

TRUE if overtype mode is active, otherwise FALSE.

Remarks

When overtype mode is active, as text is typed into the text-based control, existing text is replaced. When overtype mode is inactive, existing text is moved to the left or right depending on whether the text flows from left-to-right or right-to-left. The user typically controls the status of overtype mode by using the INSERT key.

Requirements

Minimum supported client

Windows 8 Release Preview

Minimum supported server

Windows Server 2012

Header

UIAutomationClient.h (include UIAutomation.h)

IDL

UIAutomationClient.idl

See also

IUIAutomationTextPattern2

UI Automation Support for Textual Content

Working with Text-based Controls

 

 

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Build date: 7/10/2012