Using WPF Standard Controls

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Using the TextBlock control to add plain text
  • Using Label to add other controls in text
  • Providing a user option to input text
  • Adding images in your application UI
  • Working with ready-to-use 2D shapes
  • Adding tooltips to show additional information
  • Adding a standard menu to the WPF application
  • Providing extra functionalities using the context menu
  • Adding user options with radio buttons and checkboxes
  • Working with the progress bar control
  • Using the Slider control to pick a numeric value
  • Using the calendar control in your application
  • Listing items in a ListBox control
  • Providing options to select from a ComboBox
  • Adding a status bar to your window
  • Adding a toolbar ...

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