Microsoft Visual Basic 2013 Step by Step

Chapter 5. Working with Windows Store app controls

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

• Using the TextBox control to receive input

• Using the FlipView control to display a series of images

• Using the MediaElement control to play entertainment media

• Use the WebView control to display live web content

You create the user interface for your Windows Store app by using Toolbox controls such as Image, ListBox, WebView, and DatePicker. In Chapter 3 you learned the basics of using the Button, TextBlock, and Image controls, and you reviewed how to adjust property settings and build event handlers. In this chapter, you’ll learn to use four additional Windows Store app controls. The process will deepen your understanding of the Windows 8.1 user interface ...