get the location of selected text in a richtextbox control..

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can anybody please provide me a code to demonstrate how we can locate the position of the currently selected text (any position, middle, left or right) in a richtextbox control??

i need to show a listbox at the position with some synonyms option. the listbox is invisible at start of application. only when user selects a word from richtextbox should the listbox be shown at the current selected text location.

Posted 30-Jul-10 6:20am

amit_upadhyay

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Solution 1

You should try to google your questions before posting.
Dim intPosition as Integer = txtRichtextbox.SelectionStart

but it sounds like you reall just want the selected text:
Dim strSelectedText as String = txtRichtextbox.SelectedText

Posted 30-Jul-10 7:07am

Kschuler

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Kschuler 30-Jul-10 13:17pm

Yes I read what you wanted. You said position, not point. I gave you the position. You should update your question and be more specific.

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Kschuler · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-30T07:20:00

Solution 2

This article[^] might help you find the x,y point. If not try these google results.[^]

Posted 30-Jul-10 7:20am

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amit_upadhyay 30-Jul-10 13:24pm

my apologies for rude behaviour. thanks for your help. (i tried searching by the topic of this question)

amit_upadhyay 30-Jul-10 13:24pm

Reason for my vote of 5
very helpful