WM_CLEAR
This message is sent by an application to an edit control or combo box to delete, or clear, the current selection, if any, from the edit control.
WM_CLEAR wParam = 0;
lParam = 0;
Return Values
None
Remarks
The deletion performed by the WM_CLEAR message can be undone by sending the edit control an EM_UNDO message.
To delete the current selection and place the deleted content on the clipboard, use the WM_CUT message.
When sent to a combo box, the WM_CLEAR message is handled by its edit control. This message has no effect when sent to a combo box with the CBS_DROPDOWNLIST style.
Requirements
| Runs On | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | 1.0 and later | Winuser.h |
Note This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.
See Also
EM_UNDO, WM_COPY, WM_CUT, WM_PASTE
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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