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4/8/2010

This function closes the clipboard.

Syntax 

BOOL CloseClipboard(void);

Parameters

None.

Return Value

Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Remarks

When the window has finished examining or changing the clipboard, close the clipboard by calling CloseClipboard. This enables other windows to access the clipboard.

Do not place an object on the clipboard after calling CloseClipboard.

Requirements

Header winuser.h
Library Clipbd.lib
Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 1.0 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later

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