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This function retrieves the cursor's position, in screen coordinates.
BOOL GetCursorPos(
LPPOINT lpPoint);
Parameters
- lpPoint
[out] Long pointer to a POINT structure that receives the screen coordinates of the cursor.
Return Values
Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Remarks
The cursor position is always given in screen coordinates and is not affected by the mapping mode of the window that contains the cursor.
The calling process must have WINSTA_READATTRIBUTES access to the window station.
Requirements
| Runs on | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | 1.0 and later | Winuser.h | Cursor.lib, Mcursor.lib |
Note This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.
See also
ClipCursor, GetLastError, SetCursor, SetCursorPos, ShowCursor, POINT
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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