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For example, the function definition of SetWindowPos used to be like so:

BOOL WINAPI SetWindowPos(
  _In_      HWND hWnd,
  _In_opt_  HWND hWndInsertAfter,
  _In_      int X,
  _In_      int Y,
  _In_      int cx,
  _In_      int cy,
  _In_      UINT uFlags
);

This used to be very clear on the calling convention and which parameters are optional/in/out, etc.

However, now the MSDN makes it much simpler, but drops the calling convention and SAL annotations like so:

BOOL SetWindowPos(
  HWND hWnd,
  HWND hWndInsertAfter,
  int  X,
  int  Y,
  int  cx,
  int  cy,
  UINT uFlags
);

Question: Is there anyway to see the SAL annotations and the calling convention now? Why did they think to remove it though?

user1720897
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    Offline help files still display SAL annotations and they are still used at actual declarations in header files. – user7860670 Mar 07 '20 at 12:49

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No, they didn't. With all do respect, I can see it. I am using MS 2019 Community installed well after this question was asked. And since no one answered, here are my 5 cents:

  • Type this function anywhere in your code, assuming it is in scope.

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  • Select -> right-click -> Go To Declaration or hit Ctrl+F12.

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  • And you should be send to WinUser.h

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If you still can't see SAL annotation, try to upgrade the include files...
...or simply install newer VS.
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