TBM_SETTIPSIDE message

Positions a tooltip control used by a trackbar control. Trackbar controls that use the TBS_TOOLTIPS style display tooltips.

Parameters

wParam

Value representing the location at which to display the tooltip control. This value can be one of the following:

Value Meaning
TBTS_TOP
The tooltip control will be positioned above the trackbar. This flag is for use with horizontal trackbars.
TBTS_LEFT
The tooltip control will be positioned to the left of the trackbar. This flag is for use with vertical trackbars.
TBTS_BOTTOM
The tooltip control will be positioned below the trackbar. This flag is for use with horizontal trackbars.
TBTS_RIGHT
The tooltip control will be positioned to the right of the trackbar. This flag is for use with vertical trackbars.

lParam

Must be zero.

Return value

Returns a value that represents the tooltip control's previous location. The return value equals one of the possible values for wParam.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Header
Commctrl.h