WM_COPY message

An application sends the WM_COPY message to an edit control or combo box to copy the current selection to the clipboard in CF_TEXT format.

#define WM_COPY                         0x0301

Parameters

wParam

This parameter is not used and must be zero.

lParam

This parameter is not used and must be zero.

Return value

Always returns zero.

Remarks

When sent to a combo box, the WM_COPY message is handled by its edit control. This message has no effect when sent to a combo box with the CBS_DROPDOWNLIST style.

Requirements

Related content

WM_CLEAR

WM_CUT

WM_PASTE

WM_UNDO

Clipboard