This message is sent by an application to an edit control or combo box to delete, or clear, the current selection, if any, from the edit control.
Syntax
WM_CLEAR wParam = 0; lParam = 0;
At a Glance
| Header file: | Winuser.h |
| Windows CE versions: | 1.0 and later |
Return Values
None
Remarks
The deletion performed by the WM_CLEAR message can be undone by sending the edit control an EM_UNDO message.
To delete the current selection and place the deleted content on the clipboard, use the WM_CUT message.
When sent to a combo box, the WM_CLEAR message is handled by its edit control. This message has no effect when sent to a combo box with the CBS_DROPDOWNLIST style.
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