How to implement hint edit?

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How to implement hint edit by VC6 just like CEdit::SetCurText() in later version?
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Posted 5-Jun-10 16:05pm

zxg_1023

Updated 5-Jun-10 23:11pm

Moak

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Richard MacCutchan 6-Jun-10 13:12pm

I cannot find any reference to SetCurText, please try again to explain what problem you wish to solve.

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Niklas L · Answer 1 · 2010-06-06T10:32:00

Solution 1

If you mean a light gray text saying what a field is used for when nothing is entered, you need to subclass the edit control and respond to WM_PAINT. Check if your control is empty and if so write a message in the client area using a light color.

Posted 6-Jun-10 10:32am

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Hans Dietrich · Answer 2 · 2010-06-06T11:50:00

Solution 2

Take a look at XEditPrompt - CEdit-derived control with web-like prompt[^].

Posted 6-Jun-10 11:50am

Hans Dietrich