ITextHost::TxGetPasswordChar method (textserv.h)
Requests the text host's password character.
Syntax
HRESULT TxGetPasswordChar(
[out] TCHAR *pch
);
Parameters
[out] pch
Type: TCHAR*
The password character.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
Return S_OK if the password character is enabled.
Return S_FALSE if the password character is not enabled. For more information on COM error codes, see Error Handling in COM.
Remarks
The password character is only shown if the TXTBIT_USEPASSWORD bit is enabled in the text services object. If the password character changes, re-enable the TXTBIT_USEPASSWORD bit through OnTxPropertyBitsChange.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | textserv.h |
| DLL | Msftedit.dll |
See also
Conceptual
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