# Carets user defined functions Reference

Below is a complete list of the user defined functions available in AutoIt. Click on a user defined function name for a detailed description.

When using them you need to add a #include <WinAPIRes.au3>.

User Defined Function | Description
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_WinAPI_CreateCaret | Creates a new shape for the system caret and assigns ownership of the caret to the specified window
_WinAPI_DestroyCaret | Destroys the caret's current shape, frees the caret from the window, and removes the caret from the screen
_WinAPI_GetCaretBlinkTime | Returns the time required to invert the caret's pixels
_WinAPI_GetCaretPos | Retrieves the caret's position
_WinAPI_HideCaret | Removes the caret from the screen
_WinAPI_SetCaretBlinkTime | Sets the caret blink time
_WinAPI_SetCaretPos | Moves the caret to the specified coordinates
_WinAPI_ShowCaret | Makes the caret visible on the screen at the caret's current position