Plug-in Reference — Inline Functions — Editor_GetSelType

# Editor_GetSelType

Obtains the type of selection status. You can use this inline function or explicitly send the EE_GET_SEL_TYPE message.

Editor_GetSelType( HWND hwnd );

## Parameters

hwnd

Specifies the window handle of the view or frame of EmEditor.

## Return Values

Returns a combination of the following values. SEL_TYPE_NONE, SEL_TYPE_CHAR, SEL_TYPE_LINE, and SEL_TYPE_BOX cannot be combined. Only SEL_TYPE_KEYBOARD can be combined with other values.

Value | Meaning
--- | ---
SEL_TYPE_NONE | None is selected.
SEL_TYPE_CHAR | Characters are selected.
SEL_TYPE_LINE | Lines are selected.
SEL_TYPE_BOX | Boxes are selected.
SEL_TYPE_KEYBOARD | Selected by the keyboard.

## Version

Supported on EmEditor Professional Version 3.00 or later.