How to: Enable Reordering of ToolStrip Items at Run Time in Windows Forms

You can enable the user to rearrange ToolStripItem controls on the ToolStrip.

To enable ToolStripItem rearrangement at run time

  • Set the AllowItemReorder property to true. By default, AllowItemReorder is false.

    At run time, the user holds down the ALT key and the left mouse button to drag a ToolStripItem to a different location on the ToolStrip.

    toolStrip1.AllowItemReorder = True
    
    toolStrip1.AllowItemReorder = true;
    

See Also

Reference

ToolStrip Control Overview (Windows Forms)
ToolStrip
AllowItemReorder

Concepts

ToolStrip Control Architecture
ToolStrip Technology Summary