IUIAutomationElement::get_CurrentIsContentElement method (uiautomationclient.h)

Indicates whether the element is a content element.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_CurrentIsContentElement(
  BOOL *retVal
);

Parameters

retVal

Return value

None

Remarks

A content element contains data that is presented to the user. Examples of content elements are the items in a list box or a button in a dialog box. Non-content elements, also called peripheral elements, are typically used to manipulate the content in a composite control; for example, the button on a drop-down 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

CachedIsContentElement

CurrentIsControlElement

IUIAutomationElement

Reference