Shell_notifyicongetrect [new] May 2026

However, for years, there was a glaring gap in the API:

Beyond the Balloon: Using Shell_NotifyIconGetRect to Find Your Notify Icon’s Exact Screen Location shell_notifyicongetrect

If you have ever built a Windows application that uses a system tray icon (Notify Icon), you are familiar with Shell_NotifyIcon . It is the workhorse for adding, modifying, or deleting icons in the notification area (systray). However, for years, there was a glaring gap