Intermediate 8 min read Control #10

LinkLabel Control

LinkLabel is like a Label that looks and acts like a hyperlink. When clicked, it triggers an action.

What is a LinkLabel?

LinkLabel displays text as a hyperlink (blue, underlined). Clicking it is like clicking a web link. It's perfect for navigation, opening URLs, or triggering actions.

Code Example

// Basic usage - open a website
private void linkLabel1_LinkClicked(object sender, LinkLabelLinkClickedEventArgs e)
{
    System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("https://www.google.com");
}

// Multiple links in one LinkLabel
linkLabel1.Text = "Visit our website or contact support";
linkLabel1.Links.Add(6, 7, "https://website.com");   // "website"
linkLabel1.Links.Add(28, 7, "mailto:support@site.com"); // "support"

private void linkLabel1_LinkClicked(object sender, LinkLabelLinkClickedEventArgs e)
{
    string url = e.Link.LinkData.ToString();
    System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(url);
}

Exercise

Task: Create a help/about page with LinkLabels.

  1. Add a LinkLabel: "Visit our website".
  2. Add a LinkLabel: "Email support".
  3. Add a LinkLabel: "Terms and Conditions" that shows a MessageBox.
  4. Add a LinkLabel with multiple links in one text.
Key Takeaway

LinkLabel provides a familiar hyperlink experience in Windows Forms. Use it for navigation, opening URLs, and triggering actions.

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