6.3. Specialized Containers
Content controls aren't just for basics like labels, buttons, and tooltips. They also include specialized containers that allow you to shape large portions of your user interface. In the following sections, you'll meet some of these more ambitious content controls: the ScrollViewer, GroupBox, TabItem, and Expander. All of these controls are designed to help you shape large portions of your user interface. However, because these controls can hold only a single element, you'll usually use them in conjunction with a layout container.
6.3.1. The ScrollViewer
Scrolling is a key feature if you want to fit large amounts of content in a limited amount of space. In order to get scrolling support in WPF, you need to wrap the ...
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