Change cursor on a win32 label

Question

I want to change the mouse cursor for only one label. If I use SetClassLong the cursor for all labels is changed, I was told that I should use SetWindowLong as it is stated [here][1] but for some reason the mouse cursor doesn't change.

I am using a simple DialogBox.

Edit:

Sorry, if I didn't include my code. It was late and I was tired. As recommended I will post the answer below.

You need to handle the `WM_SETCURSOR` message. You can use the `wParam` value to determine when the message is for the label in question. — Jonathan Potter, Jul 22 '14 at 01:01
You should post that as an answer rather than editing your question. — Jonathan Potter, Jul 22 '14 at 01:35

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:27

Thanks to @Potter. I somewhat found the answer for changing the cursor for a win32 label control:

Do as the answer to this question says, you will have something like this.

case WM_SETCURSOR:
    if((HWND)wParam == GetDlgItem( hWnd, 1014)) {
        SetCursor(LoadCursor(NULL, IDC_HAND)); 
        SetWindowLongPtr(hWnd, DWLP_MSGRESULT, TRUE);
        return TRUE;
    }

In the properties of the control, make sure to set Notify to True.

static text label properties win32 notify property

Change cursor on a win32 label

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