GetAtomHandle

Syntax

HMEM GetAtomHandle(wAtom)

This function retrieves a handle (relative to the local heap) of the string that corresponds to the atom specified by the wAtom parameter.

Parameter Type/Description  

wAtom WORD Specifies an unsigned integer that identifies the atom whose handle is to be retrieved.  

Return Value

The return value identifies the given atom's string. It is zero if no such atom exists.