Can't find the win32 C/C++ equivalents of the VB functions SelStart, SelLength, and SelText

[glyfyx]

I'd like to search the active window's client area for a given string and highlight it. I've done this in VB using SelStart and SelLength. I'm sure I've seen the same functionality available from a conventional Windows program, but can't remember what the win32 API calls are. Does anyone know, or have tips on how to find out? Thanks for the assist. glyfyx

[CPallini]

There is EM_SETSEL message though it works with edit boxes (or EM_EXSETSEL, with Rich Edit controls). AFAIK VB6 itself allows SelStart and SelLength only inside controls (i.e. they are TextBox methods). :)

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[JohnCz]

If this is a Win32 application without using MFC, create window as a child of the main window; use "edit" window class. You may want to subclass edit window but it is not necessary. Use EM_* messages to tell edit window what to do. See MSDN for more information. EM_ messages are defined in WINUSER.H. Handle notification messages from control in a parent window, to see what control is doing. Notification code are also defined in WINUSER.H and are delivered as parameter of WM_COMMAND message. For MFC application use CEdit class and call SetSel member function. Again, see MSDN for members reference. You can add notification handlers in a parent of edit control using Wizard.

JohnCz MS C++ MVP

[glyfyx]

Thanks for taking time to provide such a complete answer - much appreciated! glyfyx

[glyfyx]

Just a word of thanks - appreciated! glyfyx

[JohnCz]

You are very welcome. Glad to be of help.

JohnCz MS C++ MVP