File Content Extraction 26.1
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# VAPIMWP_EDIT_COPY

Copies the current selection in the document to the clipboard. Use the VAPIMWP_EDIT_CANCOPY message to determine whether content is selected and can be copied to the clipboard.. This is a parameter of the `VAPIM_EDIT` message.

## Syntax

    #include <kvvapi.h>
    SendMessage(hWndVAPI, VAPIM_EDIT, VAPIMWP_EDIT_COPY, 0L );

## Arguments

Argument | Description
--- | ---
`hWndVAPI` | The handle of the VAPI window.

## Returns

`SendMessage()` returns `TRUE` if the copy succeeded; `FALSE` otherwise.

## Discussion

Use this message to implement a Copy menu item or toolbar button.

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Product: File Content Extraction 26.1

Topic Title: VAPIMWP_EDIT_COPY