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
UI Automation Support for Textual Content
Working with Text-based Controls
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Build date: 7/10/2012