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BM_GETCHECK message

Applies to: desktop apps only

Gets the check state of a radio button or check box. You can send this message explicitly or use the Button_GetCheck macro.

Parameters

wParam

Not used; must be zero.

lParam

Not used; must be zero.

Return value

The return value from a button created with the BS_AUTOCHECKBOX, BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON, BS_AUTO3STATE, BS_CHECKBOX, BS_RADIOBUTTON, or BS_3STATE style can be one of the following.

Return codeDescription
BST_CHECKED

Button is checked.

BST_INDETERMINATE

Button is grayed, indicating an indeterminate state (applies only if the button has the BS_3STATE or BS_AUTO3STATE style).

BST_UNCHECKED

Button is cleared

 

Remarks

If the button has a style other than those listed, the return value is zero.

Requirements

Minimum supported client

Windows 2000 Professional

Minimum supported server

Windows 2000 Server

Header

Winuser.h (include Windows.h)

See also

Reference
BM_GETSTATE
BM_SETCHECK

 

 

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Build date: 3/6/2012