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.