IUIAutomationElement::get_CurrentItemType method (uiautomationclient.h)

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02/22/2024

Retrieves a description of the type of UI item represented by the element.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_CurrentItemType(
  BSTR *retVal
);

Parameters

retVal

Return value

None

Remarks

This property is used to obtain information about items in a list, tree view, or data grid. For example, an item in a file directory view might be a "Document File" or a "Folder".

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3 and Platform Update for Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	uiautomationclient.h (include UIAutomation.h)