Intermediate 8 min read Control #16

Panel Control

Panel is a container control used to group other controls. Unlike GroupBox, it doesn't have a border by default.

What is a Panel?

Panel is a container that holds other controls. It's used for organization, grouping, and creating dynamic UI layouts. Panels can also support scrolling.

Code Example

// Add controls to a panel programmatically
Panel pnl = new Panel();
pnl.Location = new Point(10, 10);
pnl.Size = new Size(200, 150);
pnl.BorderStyle = BorderStyle.FixedSingle;

// Add controls to the panel
Button btn = new Button();
btn.Text = "Click Me";
btn.Location = new Point(30, 50);
pnl.Controls.Add(btn);

// Enable scrolling
pnl.AutoScroll = true;

Exercise

Task: Create a dashboard with panels.

  1. Add 3 Panels with different background colors.
  2. Place different controls in each panel (buttons, labels, textboxes).
  3. Add a Panel that can scroll (AutoScroll = true).
  4. Add a Button to show/hide one of the panels.
Key Takeaway

Panel is a versatile container for organizing controls. Use it for grouping, dynamic UI, and scrolling content.

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