GetBkMode

The GetBkMode function returns the current background mix mode for a specified device context. The background mix mode of a device context affects text, hatched brushes, and pen styles that are not solid lines.

int GetBkMode(

HDC hdc // handle to device context of interest
);  

Parameters

hdc

Identifies the device context whose background mode is to be returned.

Return Values

If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the current background mix mode, either OPAQUE or TRANSPARENT.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

See Also

GetBkColor, SetBkMode