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IShellFolderView::ArrangeGrid method (shlobj_core.h)

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[ArrangeGrid is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions.]

Arranges moved icons so that they align to an invisible grid.

Syntax

HRESULT ArrangeGrid();

Return value

Type: HRESULT

If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.

Remarks

This method has the same effect as selecting View | Arrange Icons By | Align to Grid in Windows Explorer on Windows XP, and also the same as right-clicking the desktop and selecting Arrange Icons By | Align to Grid on Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header shlobj_core.h

See also

IShellFolderView

IShellFolderView::AutoArrange