GetBkMode

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Windows NT
Yes
Win95
Yes
Win32s
Yes
Import Library
gdi32.lib
Header File
wingdi.h
Unicode
No
Platform Notes
Windows 95: int == 16 bits

The GetBkMode function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text, hatched brushes, and pen styles that are not solid lines.

int GetBkMode(

HDC hdc	// handle to device context of interest
);

Parameters
hdc

Identifies the device context whose background mode is to be returned.

Return Values
If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the current background mix mode, either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.