EnableHardwareKeyboard

The EnableHardwareKeyboard function enables or disables the keyboard.

Syntax

BOOL EnableHardwareKeyboard (BOOL bEnable)

At a Glance

Header file: Winuser.h
Platforms: H/PC
Windows CE versions: 2.0 and later
Complete documentation: Microsoft Platform SDK

Parameters

bEnable
Boolean value that determines whether to enable or disable the keyboard. Set it to TRUE to enable the keyboard or FALSE to disable it.

Return Values

This function always returns TRUE.

Remarks

The EnableHardwareKeyboard function is useful for applications in which a user can write on the touch screen. When the keyboard is disabled, a user can rest a hand on it without causing spurious keyboard input. When EnableHardwareKeyboard changes the enabled state of the keyboard, it causes menus, tabs, buttons and static controls to repaint themselves, so they can change the way they display keyboard accelerators or other relevant information.

See Also

GetKeyboardStatus