Web Part Customization

For the most part, the examples presented so far have allowed you to build sophisticated functionality into your application. The art of embedding objects into Web Parts adds polish to otherwise dull Web pages, with the added benefit that the platform used to build these hosted objects can vary widely. For instance, a hosted object can be built using Java, Visual Basic, C++, or Flash. However, there is still room for improving the user experience. We have yet to really allow the knowledge worker to drive the aesthetics of the Web Part.

One good way to put the knowledge worker in the driver's seat is through customizations. Customizations can be performed through the Web Part tool pane. You should recall from Chapter 3 that ...

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