Button_GetState macro (windowsx.h)
Retrieves the state of a button or check box. You can use this macro or send the BM_GETSTATE message explicitly.
Syntax
LRESULT Button_GetState(
HWND hwndCtl
);
Parameters
hwndCtl
Type: HWND
A handle to the button control.
Return value
Type: LRESULT
The return value specifies the current state of the button. It is a combination of the following values:
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
| BST_CHECKED | The button is checked. |
| BST_DROPDOWNPUSHED | Windows Vista. The button is in the drop-down state. Applies only if the button has the TBSTYLE_DROPDOWN style. |
| BST_FOCUS | The button has the keyboard focus. |
| BST_HOT | The button is hot; that is, the mouse is hovering over it. |
| BST_INDETERMINATE | The state of the button is indeterminate. Applies only if the button has the BS_3STATE or BS_AUTO3STATE style. |
| BST_PUSHED | The button is being shown in the pushed state. |
| BST_UNCHECKED | No special state. Equivalent to zero. |
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | windowsx.h |
See also
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