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helpstring | Microsoft Docs |
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helpstring attribute [C++] |
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mblome |
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Specifies a character string that is used to describe the element to which it applies.
[ helpstring(
"string"
) ]
string
The text of the help string.
Remarks
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.
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interface, typedef, class, method, property |
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No |
| Required attributes |
None |
| Invalid attributes |
None |
For more information, see Attribute Contexts.
IDL Attributes
Interface Attributes
Class Attributes
Method Attributes
Typedef, Enum, Union, and Struct Attributes
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