GetBkMode

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This function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text and dashed pens.

int GetBkMode(
  HDC hdc
);

Parameters

  • hdc
    [in] Handle to the device context whose background mode is to be returned.

Return Values

Either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT, which specifies the current background mix mode, indicates success. Zero indicates failure.

Remarks

The background mix mode value is stored internally as a single byte.

Requirements

OS Versions: Windows CE 1.0 and later.
Header: Windows.h.
Link Library: Coredll.lib.

See Also

GetBkColor | SetBkMode | GDI Functions

Last updated on Wednesday, April 13, 2005

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