AutomationProperties.SetHelpText Method
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Sets the value of the AutomationProperties.HelpText attached property for the specified DependencyObject.
Namespace: System.Windows.Automation
Assembly: System.Windows (in System.Windows.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Shared Sub SetHelpText ( _
element As DependencyObject, _
value As String _
)
public static void SetHelpText(
DependencyObject element,
string value
)
Parameters
- element
Type: System.Windows.DependencyObject
The DependencyObject for which to set the property.
- value
Type: System.String
The help text.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | element is invalid value. |
| ArgumentNullException | element is nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
Remarks
The returned string typically provides the same text that is provided by the tooltip for the control.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.
See Also