Device Context Types
There are four types of DCs: display, printer, memory (or compatible), and information. Each type serves a specific purpose, as described in the following table.
| Device context | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | Supports drawing operations on a video display. |
| Printer | Supports drawing operations on a printer or plotter. |
| Memory | Supports drawing operations on a bitmap. |
| Information | Supports the retrieval of device data. |
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