GetWindowRect function
Retrieves the dimensions of the bounding rectangle of the specified window. The dimensions are given in screen coordinates that are relative to the upper-left corner of the screen.
Syntax
BOOL WINAPI GetWindowRect( _In_ HWND hWnd, _Out_ LPRECT lpRect );
Parameters
- hWnd [in]
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Type: HWND
A handle to the window.
- lpRect [out]
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Type: LPRECT
A pointer to a RECT structure that receives the screen coordinates of the upper-left and lower-right corners of the window.
Return value
Type: Type: BOOL
If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Remarks
In conformance with conventions for the RECT structure, the bottom-right coordinates of the returned rectangle are exclusive. In other words, the pixel at (right, bottom) lies immediately outside the rectangle.
Examples
For an example, see Initializing a Dialog Box.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client |
Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
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See also
- Reference
- GetClientRect
- ScreenToClient
- SetWindowPos
- Conceptual
- Windows