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I mistakingly said that the .Text of MOST components is of type string. &nbsp;I meant to say that the .Text of ALL components, that have a .Text property, is of type string.<br />

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I mistakingly said that the .Text of MOST components is of type string.  I meant to say that the .Text of ALL components, that have a .Text property, is of type string.


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Did I supply all the information you wanted? &nbsp;If not, feel free to comment.<br />

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Did I supply all the information you wanted?  If not, feel free to comment.


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Did you want to grade this or reject it?<br />

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Did you want to grade this or reject it?


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Do you think you can grade this now? &nbsp;Or reject it?<br />

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Do you think you can grade this now?  Or reject it?


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Hello?? &nbsp;Anyone there?<br />

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Did this help? &nbsp;If you could grade this it would be appreciated. &nbsp;Thanks. &nbsp;If you need further assistance, just add a comment and I will answer shortly.<br />

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Did this help?  If you could grade this it would be appreciated.  Thanks.  If you need further assistance, just add a comment and I will answer shortly.


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What is the actual difference between each of these data types and how are they used, and most important, how do I convert between each of them? &nbsp;Also, which type do I use for passing 'C' type strings to a dll?
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What is the actual difference between each of these data types and how are they used, and most important, how do I convert between each of them?  Also, which type do I use for passing 'C' type strings to a dll?

Strings, Pointers, Arrays, and .Text

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