How do I change the font of a control in WinApi C++?

Question

How do I change the font of an edit control in win32 API. I would like to be able to edit the style as well as the color of a font on a edit control.

Answer 1

First you should clarify that you're talking about a standard Edit control versus a Rich Edit control - the two are totally different.

You can change the font by sending a WM_SETFONT message to the edit control. Setting the color is a totally different process.

You can set the text color by responding to the WM_CTLCOLOREDIT message in the owner of the edit control.

Answer 2

You can send it a WM_SETFONT message. Be warned, though, as the link explains, you may have to re-size the control after changing the font.