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Get caret position using Active Accessibility (MSAA)

Can anyone give an example of using the MSAA in order to get the caret position (text insertion point and not the cursor).

MSDN on MSAA

Thanks for any help, Momico

Solution

  • Caret tracking using MSAA can be achieved by using WinEventHook mechanism, and watching for the following events: EVENT_OBJECT_CREATE, EVENT_OBJECT_DESTROY, EVENT_OBJECT_SHOW, EVENT_OBJECT_HIDE, EVENT_OBJECT_LOCATIONCHANGE.

    For further explanation and example visit the following links:

    Explains the use of WinEventHook

    SetWinEventHook (with example)

    Thx, Momico.