ListBox Control (Windows Forms)

A Windows Forms ListBox control displays a list of items from which the user can select one or more.

In This Section

Introduction to the Windows Forms ListBox Control

Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.

Related Sections

ListBox Class

Describes this class and has links to all its members.

Code for Windows Forms Controls: ListBox

Provides links to code examples for this control.

Accessing Specific Items in a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control

Gives instructions for programmatically determining which item in a list appears in a given position.

Adding and Removing Items from a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control

Gives instructions for adding or removing items from a control's list of items.

Creating a Lookup Table for a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control

Gives directions for displaying and storing form data in useful formats.

Data Binding a Windows Forms ComboBox or ListBox Control

Gives directions for binding a list-based control to a data source.

Sorting the Contents of a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control

Explains how to sort list data at its data source.

When to Use a Windows Forms ComboBox Instead of a ListBox

Recommends an appropriate list-based control depending on the needs and restrictions of your Windows Form.

Windows Forms Controls Used to List Options

Provides a list of things you can do with list boxes, combo boxes, and checked list boxes.