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 win32 msgs: WM_PASTE

An application sends a WM_PASTE message to an edit control or combo box to copy the current content of the clipboard to the edit control at the current caret position. Data is inserted only if the clipboard contains data in CF_TEXT format.

To send this message, call the SendMessage function with the following parameters.

    SendMessage( 
      (HWND) hWnd,              // handle to destination window 
      WM_PASTE,                 // message to send
      (WPARAM) wParam,          // not used; must be zero
      (LPARAM) lParam          // not used; must be zero
    );

Parameters

This message has no parameters.

Return Values

This message does not return a value.

Remarks

When sent to a combo box, the WM_PASTE message is handled by its edit control. This message has no effect when sent to a combo box with the CBS_DROPDOWNLIST style.

Requirements

• Windows NT/2000 or later: Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later.
• Windows 95/98/Me: Requires Windows 95 or later.
• Header: Declared in Winuser.h; include Windows.h.

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