FolderBrowserDialog Component (Windows Forms)

The Windows Forms FolderBrowserDialog component displays an interface with which users can browse and select a folder or create a new one. It is a complement to the OpenFileDialog Component component, which is used for browsing and selecting files.

In This Section

FolderBrowserDialog Component Overview (Windows Forms)
Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.

How to: Choose Folders with the Windows Forms FolderBrowserDialog Component
Explains how to programmatically extract the selected folder from the dialog box, as well as work with some of the other, optional properties of the component.

Reference

FolderBrowserDialog
Describes this class and has links to all its members.

Dialog Boxes in Windows Forms
Provides a list of tasks for dialog boxes, which often display tabs.

Controls to Use on Windows Forms
Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.