IUIAutomationElement::get_CurrentHelpText method (uiautomationclient.h)
Retrieves the help text for the element.
This property is read-only.
Syntax
HRESULT get_CurrentHelpText(
BSTR *retVal
);
Parameters
retVal
Return value
None
Remarks
This information is typically obtained from tooltips.
Caution Do not retrieve the CachedHelpText property from a control that is based on the SysListview32 class. Doing so could cause the system to become unstable and data to be lost. A client application can discover whether a control is based on SysListview32 by retrieving the CachedClassName or CurrentClassName property from the control.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3 and Platform Update for Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | uiautomationclient.h (include UIAutomation.h) |
See also
Automation Element Property IDs
Reference