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This message sets or removes the read-only style (ES_READONLY) of an edit control.
EM_SETREADONLY wParam = (WPARAM)(BOOL)fReadOnly;lParam = 0L;
Parameters
- fReadOnly
Boolean value that specifies whether to set or remove the ES_READONLY style. A value of TRUE sets the ES_READONLY style; a value of FALSE removes the ES_READONLY style. For more information, see Control Styles. - lParam
Not used; set to 0.
Return Values
Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure.
Remarks
When an edit control has the ES_READONLY style, the user cannot change the text within the edit control.
To determine whether an edit control has the ES_READONLY style, use the GetWindowLong function with the GWL_STYLE flag.
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE 1.0 and later.
Header: Windows.h.
See Also
Control Styles | GetWindowLong | Edit Boxes Messages
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