Visual Basic 2015 Unleashed

Implementing String Formatters and Value Converters

The need to represent strings in a more appropriate format when binding data to the user interface is not uncommon. For example, you might want to present money values or percentages. In WPF, you can accomplish this in two modes: string formatters and the IValueConverter interface. This section describes both, showing how they can be used for better presentation purposes.

Implementing String Formatters

You can apply string formats directly in the XAML Binding markup extension that performs data-binding. This enables you to express a particular value type in a more convenient string format. For a better understanding, consider Figure 32.8. Notice how the Freight field is shown as a decimal number. ...