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__pctype_func

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Retrieves a pointer to an array of character classification information.

Syntax

const unsigned short *__pctype_func(
   )

Return value

A pointer to an array of character classification information.

Remarks

The information in the character classification table is for internal use only, and is used by various functions that classify characters of type char. For more information, see the Remarks section of _pctype, _pwctype, _wctype, _mbctype, _mbcasemap.

By default, this function's global state is scoped to the application. To change this behavior, see Global state in the CRT.

Requirements

Routine Required header
__pctype_func <ctype.h>

See also

_pctype, _pwctype, _wctype, _mbctype, _mbcasemap