Edit_GetLine macro (windowsx.h)

Retrieves a line of text from an edit or rich edit control. You can use this macro or send the EM_GETLINE message explicitly.

Syntax

void Edit_GetLine(
   hwndCtl,
   line,
   lpch,
   cchMax
);

Parameters

hwndCtl

Type: HWND

A handle to the control.

line

Type: int

The zero-based index of the line. This parameter is ignored by a single-line edit control.

lpch

Type: LPTSTR

A pointer to a buffer that receives the string.

cchMax

Type: int

The maximum number of characters to be copied to the buffer.

Return value

None

Remarks

For more information, see EM_GETLINE

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