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This function retrieves the input context associated with the specified window.

Syntax

HIMC ImmGetContext(
  HWND 
hWnd
);

Parameters

hWnd

[in] Handle to the window to retrieve the input context for.

Return Value

The handle to the input context indicates success.

Remarks

An application should routinely use this function to retrieve the current input context before attempting to access information in the context.

Requirements

Header imm.h
Library Coreimm.lib
Windows Embedded CE Windows CE .NET 4.0 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later