OpenClipboard
This function opens the clipboard for examination and prevents other applications from modifying the clipboard content.
BOOL OpenClipboard(
HWND hWndNewOwner);
Parameters
- hWndNewOwner
[in] Handle to the window to be associated with the open clipboard. If this parameter is NULL, the open clipboard is associated with the current task.
Return Values
Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure.
Remarks
OpenClipboard fails if another window has the clipboard open.
An application should call the CloseClipboard function after every successful call to OpenClipboard.
The window identified by the hWndNewOwner parameter does not become the clipboard owner unless the EmptyClipboard function is called.
Requirements
| Runs On | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | 1.0 and later | Winuser.h | Clipbd.lib |
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
CloseClipboard, EmptyClipboard
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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