AutomationProperties.GetHelpText Method
This API supports the .NET Framework infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code.
[ This article is for Windows Phone 8 developers. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation. ]
Gets the value of the AutomationProperties..::.HelpText attached property for the specified DependencyObject.
Namespace: System.Windows.Automation
Assembly: System.Windows (in System.Windows.dll)
Syntax
Public Shared Function GetHelpText ( _
element As DependencyObject _
) As String
public static string GetHelpText(
DependencyObject element
)
Parameters
- element
Type: System.Windows..::.DependencyObject
The DependencyObject to check.
Return Value
Type: System..::.String
The help text for the specified element.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | element is invalid value. |
| ArgumentNullException | element is nullNothingnullptra null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
Remarks
The returned string typically provides the same text that is provided by a tooltip for the control.
Version Information
Windows Phone OS
Supported in: 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 7.0
Platforms
Windows Phone