helpstring

The latest version of this topic can be found at helpstring.

Specifies a character string that is used to describe the element to which it applies.

Syntax

  
      [ helpstring(  
   "string"  
) ]

string
The text of the help string.

The helpstring C++ attribute has the same functionality as the helpstring MIDL attribute.

See the example for defaultvalue for an example of how to use helpstring.

Applies to	`interface`, `typedef`, class, method, property
Repeatable	No
Required attributes	None
Invalid attributes	None

For more information, see Attribute Contexts.