This section contains information about how to create user interfaces (UIs) for Windows Mobile applications, so that the UI looks good and functions well on Windows Mobile devices that use different display hardware and operating system versions.
- General UI Strategies
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Contains general guidance for creating a compatible UI.
- Fonts and Text Sizes
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Describes methods for discovering the user-selected text size for a device.
- User Interface Colors
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Describes methods for determining the color of UI elements for the current theme.
- Soft Key Compatibility
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Provides tips for creating consistent soft key menus.
- Compatible Icons
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Discusses the various icon sizes supported by Windows Mobile devices.
- Avoid Bitmaps in User Interfaces
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Discusses problems associated with using bitmap images in user interfaces.
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- Wiki
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The Windows Mobile Developer Wiki, Application Compatibility page.