User Functions
Overview
The User functions provide access to the user interface elements and functionality of the Windows operating system. This includes functions for managing windows, menus, controls, input devices, and user interaction.
Function Categories
Window Management
Functions for creating, managing, and manipulating windows.
Control Functions
Functions for interacting with standard Windows controls.
Menu Functions
Functions for creating and managing menus.
Input Functions
Functions for handling keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
Message Loop
Functions related to the Windows message queue and processing.
Dialog Box Functions
Functions for creating and managing dialog boxes.
Commonly Used User Functions
| Function Name | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
CreateWindowEx |
Creates an overlapping, top-level window. | Window Management |
GetMessage |
Retrieves messages from the calling thread's message queue. | Message Loop |
MessageBox |
Creates, displays, and operates a message box. | Dialog Box Functions |
SetFocus |
Sets the keyboard focus to the specified window. | Input Functions |
GetDlgItem |
Retrieves a handle to a control in a dialog box. | Dialog Box Functions |
PostMessage |
Places a message in the message queue of the specified thread or another process. | Message Loop |
DestroyWindow |
Destroys the specified window. | Window Management |
TrackPopupMenu |
Displays a pop-up menu and tracks the user's selection of commands. | Menu Functions |
This is a small sample of the available User functions. For a complete list and detailed information, please refer to the official Windows API documentation.