How do I change the color of messageboxes in my win32 application?

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How can I can change the color of messageBoxes in my win32 application. I want the dialog box, buttons and messageboxes to have the same color, but different from the default one. I have gotten information through Google on how to do the other part from message boxes and scrollbars.

So, can someone give some guidiance?

What I have tried:

I have spent a lot of time Googling on the issue.

Posted 24-Oct-23 6:16am

Gbenbam

Updated 24-Oct-23 10:23am

Deeksha Shenoy

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[no name] 24-Oct-23 13:00pm

They're "standard" for a reason ... so users immediately recognize them for what they are.

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2023-10-24T07:18:00

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You don't. The standard MessageBox does not expose any functionality to do that.

You would have to create your own dialog class and draw it yourself to change the colors. I don't recommend doing that.

Posted 24-Oct-23 7:18am

Dave Kreskowiak