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Windows Forms Controls Used to List Options

.NET Framework 4.5

You can add a variety of controls to a Windows Form if you want to provide users with a list of options to choose from. Depending on how much you want to restrict your users' input, you can add a ListBox control, a ComboBox control, or a CheckedListBox control. Use the following links to determine which control best suits your needs.

In This Section

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.
How to: Access 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.
How to: Add and Remove Items from a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control: Gives instructions for adding or removing items from a control's list of items.
How to: Create a Lookup Table for a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control: Gives directions for displaying and storing form data in useful formats.
How to: Bind a Windows Forms ComboBox or ListBox Control to Data: Gives directions for binding a list-based control to a data source.
How to: Sort the Contents of a Windows Forms ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckedListBox Control: Explains how to sort list data at its data source.

Reference

CheckedListBox: Describes this class and has links to all its members.
ComboBox: Describes this class and has links to all its members.
ListBox: Describes this class and has links to all its members.

Related Sections

CheckedListBox Control Overview (Windows Forms): Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.
ComboBox Control Overview (Windows Forms): Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.
ListBox Control Overview (Windows Forms): Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.
Controls to Use on Windows Forms: Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.

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