LinkLabel.PointInLink(Int32, Int32) Method

Definition

Gets the link located at the specified client coordinates.

protected System.Windows.Forms.LinkLabel.Link PointInLink (int x, int y);
protected System.Windows.Forms.LinkLabel.Link? PointInLink (int x, int y);

Parameters

x
Int32

The horizontal coordinate of the point to search for a link.

y
Int32

The vertical coordinate of the point to search for a link.

Returns

A LinkLabel.Link representing the link located at the specified coordinates. If the point does not contain a link, null is returned.

Remarks

This method enables you to determine whether a link is located at a specific point within a LinkLabel control. You can use this method in an event handler for the MouseEnter event of the control to determine whether the mouse pointer is hovering over a link in the control. Once you have determined that the mouse pointer is over a link, you can then display additional information about the link to the user through StatusBar text or a ToolTip.

Applies to

Product Versions
.NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8, 4.8.1
Windows Desktop 3.0, 3.1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

See also