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HDM_SETUNICODEFORMAT message

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Sets the UNICODE character format flag for the control. This message allows you to change the character set used by the control at run time rather than having to re-create the control. You can send this message explicitly or use the Header_SetUnicodeFormat macro.

Parameters

wParam

The character set that is used by the control. If this value is nonzero, the control will use Unicode characters. If this value is zero, the control will use ANSI characters.

lParam

Must be zero.

Return value

Returns the previous Unicode format flag for the control.

Remarks

See the remarks for CCM_SETUNICODEFORMAT for a discussion of this message.

Requirements

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

See also

HDM_GETUNICODEFORMAT