data types

What is the difference between a LPTSTR and a LPWSTR???
How can I convert between the two?

I think LPWSTR is a unicode data type...

LPTSTR -- An LPWSTR ifUNICODE is defined, an LPSTR otherwise.

LPWSTR -- Pointer to a null-terminated string of 16-bit Unicode characters. For more information, seeCharacter Sets Used By Fonts.

Is it just me or does anyone else find this confusing?

Code:

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LPTSTR szString = TEXT("String");
// as opposed to this
TCHAR *szString = TEXT("String");

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I find the second method much more readable, because it shows the indirection levels :confused: