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Toolbox

Explains the uses and function of the toolbox in the Visual C# IDE

The Toolbox contains the various elements that can be added to the forms while developing windows applications for user interaction. From simple controls like textbox, button, checkbox to the more advanced controls such as the menus and data access controls, all are located in the Toolbox.

In the Toolbox, controls are grouped in different categories according to their use. We can collapse and expand the groups by clicking on the + or - symbols beside the name of the group.

Adding a control to a form is very simple. We can drag the control from the Toolbox and drop it on the form or double click the control and it will be added to the form.

The Toolbox is used frequently in windows application projects and we will learn how to use the different controls available to us. However, the console applications and class library projects do not use the controls. Hence, the toolbox will not be available in these projects.