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ComboBox_LimitText macro (windowsx.h)

Limits the length of the text the user may type into the edit control of a combo box. You can use this macro or send the CB_LIMITTEXT message explicitly.

Syntax

int ComboBox_LimitText(
  HWND hwndCtl,
  int  cchLimit
);

Parameters

hwndCtl

Type: HWND

A handle to the control.

cchLimit

Type: int

The maximum number of characters.

Return value

Type: int

Always returns nonzero.

Remarks

For more information, see CB_LIMITTEXT.

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

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