ComboBox Properties
ComboBox Properties
Here are some properties, events, and methods of the ComboBox control in Windows Forms, along with
examples of their usage:
Properties:
2. SelectedIndex: Gets or sets the zero-based index of the currently selected item.
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4. DropDownStyle: Gets or sets a value that specifies how the ComboBox control appears when
the drop-down list is displayed.
Events:
1. SelectedIndexChanged: Occurs when the selected index of the ComboBox has changed.
comboBox1.SelectedIndexChanged += ComboBox1_SelectedIndexChanged;
comboBox1.DropDown += ComboBox1_DropDown;
Methods:
2. FindString: Searches for the first item in the ComboBox that starts with the specified string.
int index = comboBox1.FindString("Item 2"); // Find the index of the item starting with "Item 2"
3. BeginUpdate and EndUpdate: Temporarily suspends the painting of the ComboBox until
the EndUpdate method is called.
comboBox1.BeginUpdate();
comboBox1.EndUpdate();
These are some of the properties, events, and methods available in the ComboBox control that allow
you to customize and interact with the control. You can explore their usage and adapt them to suit your
specific requirements in your Windows Forms application.
Here are some additional details about properties, events, and methods of the ComboBox control in
Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. Text: Gets or sets the text associated with the currently selected item or the text entered by the
user.
string selectedText = comboBox1.Text; // Get the text of the selected item or user-entered text
2. DropDownWidth: Gets or sets the width, in pixels, of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
comboBox1.DropDownWidth = 200; // Set the width of the drop-down portion to 200 pixels
3. MaxDropDownItems: Gets or sets the maximum number of items to be shown in the drop-down
portion of the ComboBox.
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comboBox1.DropDownClosed += ComboBox1_DropDownClosed;
2. TextChanged: Occurs when the Text property of the ComboBox has changed.
comboBox1.TextChanged += ComboBox1_TextChanged;
Methods:
1. FindStringExact: Searches for the first item in the ComboBox that exactly matches the specified
string.
int index = comboBox1.FindStringExact("Item 2"); // Find the index of the item that exactly
matches "Item 2"
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4. GetItemText: Retrieves the text representation of the specified item in the ComboBox.
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Here are some more details about properties, events, and methods of the ComboBox control in
Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. DropDownHeight: Gets or sets the height, in pixels, of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
comboBox1.DropDownHeight = 150; // Set the height of the drop-down portion to 150 pixels
3. DropDownAnchor: Gets or sets a value indicating the location of the drop-down portion relative
to the ComboBox.
Events:
1. KeyPress: Occurs when a key is pressed while the ComboBox has focus.
comboBox1.KeyPress += ComboBox1_KeyPress;
2. Validating and Validated: Occur when the ComboBox is validating its contents and after the
validation is complete.
comboBox1.Validating += ComboBox1_Validating;
comboBox1.Validated += ComboBox1_Validated;
Methods:
1. BeginInvoke: Executes a delegate asynchronously on the thread that the ComboBox control's
underlying handle was created on.
comboBox1.BeginInvoke((MethodInvoker)delegate
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int itemHeight = comboBox1.GetItemHeight(0); // Get the height of the first item in the
ComboBox
3. IsHandleCreated: Gets a value indicating whether the control has a handle associated with it.
4. Refresh: Forces the ComboBox control to invalidate its client area and immediately redraw itself
and any child controls.
These additional properties, events, and methods provide even more flexibility and control over the
behavior and appearance of the ComboBox control in your Windows Forms application. You can explore
their usage and leverage them to meet your specific requirements.
Here are some more details about properties, events, and methods of the ComboBox control in
Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. IntegralHeight: Gets or sets a value indicating whether the control automatically adjusts its
height to display an integral number of items.
2. MaxLength: Gets or sets the maximum number of characters a user can enter into
the ComboBox.
3. Sorted: Gets or sets a value indicating whether the items in the ComboBox are sorted
alphabetically.
Events:
1. MouseEnter and MouseLeave: Occur when the mouse pointer enters or leaves
the ComboBox control.
comboBox1.MouseEnter += ComboBox1_MouseEnter;
comboBox1.MouseLeave += ComboBox1_MouseLeave;
2. KeyDown and KeyUp: Occur when a key is pressed or released while the ComboBox has focus.
comboBox1.KeyDown += ComboBox1_KeyDown;
comboBox1.KeyUp += ComboBox1_KeyUp;
1. SelectAll: Selects all the text in the editable portion of the ComboBox.
int itemHeight = comboBox1.GetItemHeight(0); // Get the height of the first item in the
ComboBox
These additional properties, events, and methods provide further control and customization options for
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to suit your
specific requirements in your application.
Here are some more details about properties, events, and methods of the ComboBox control in
Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. DropDownStyle: Gets or sets a value indicating whether the ComboBox is a drop-down list or a
drop-down combo box.
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2. SelectedIndex: Gets or sets the zero-based index of the currently selected item in
the ComboBox.
Events:
comboBox1.SelectedIndexChanged += ComboBox1_SelectedIndexChanged;
comboBox1.DropDown += ComboBox1_DropDown;
Methods:
1. BeginUpdate and EndUpdate: Temporarily suspends the drawing of the ComboBox control until
the EndUpdate method is called.
2. FindString: Searches for the first item in the ComboBox that contains the specified string.
int index = comboBox1.FindString("Item 3"); // Find the index of the item that contains "Item 3"
These additional properties, events, and methods provide more functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific needs in your application.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
comboBox1.DropDownWidth = 200; // Set the width of the drop-down portion to 200 pixels
Events:
comboBox1.DropDownClosed += ComboBox1_DropDownClosed;
2. Validating and Validated: Occur when the ComboBox is validating its contents and after the
validation is complete.
comboBox1.Validating += ComboBox1_Validating;
comboBox1.Validated += ComboBox1_Validated;
Methods:
2. DeselectAll: Deselects any selected text in the editable portion of the ComboBox.
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These additional properties, events, and methods provide even more functionality and customization
options for the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to
meet your specific application requirements.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
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3. DropDownHeight: Gets or sets the height, in pixels, of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
comboBox1.DropDownHeight = 200; // Set the height of the drop-down portion to 200 pixels
Events:
1. TextChanged: Occurs when the Text property of the ComboBox has changed.
comboBox1.TextChanged += ComboBox1_TextChanged;
2. MouseClick: Occurs when the ComboBox control is clicked with the mouse.
comboBox1.MouseClick += ComboBox1_MouseClick;
2. GetSelected: Retrieves the value associated with the currently selected item in the ComboBox.
var selectedValue = comboBox1.SelectedValue; // Get the value associated with the currently
selected item
3. FindStringExact: Searches for the first item in the ComboBox that exactly matches the specified
string.
int index = comboBox1.FindStringExact("Item 3"); // Find the index of the item that exactly
These additional properties, events, and methods provide further control and customization options for
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
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3. DropDownAnchor: Gets or sets a value indicating where the ComboBox is anchored when its
drop-down is displayed.
Events:
1. Format: Occurs when the ComboBox is bound to a data source and a data-bound value needs to
be formatted.
comboBox1.Format += ComboBox1_Format;
comboBox1.MeasureItem += ComboBox1_MeasureItem;
Methods:
2. GetSelectedIndex: Retrieves the index of the first item in the ComboBox that matches the
specified string.
int index = comboBox1.GetSelectedIndex("Item 3"); // Get the index of the first item that
matches "Item 3"
3. Refresh: Forces the ComboBox to repaint its surface and display any changes.
These additional properties, events, and methods provide even more functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. MaxDropDownItems: Gets or sets the maximum number of items to be shown in the drop-down
portion of the ComboBox.
3. SelectedText: Gets or sets the selected text in the editable portion of the ComboBox.
Events:
comboBox1.DrawItem += ComboBox1_DrawItem;
comboBox1.DropDownStyleChanged += ComboBox1_DropDownStyleChanged;
Methods:
2. SelectAll: Selects all the text in the editable portion of the ComboBox.
These additional properties, events, and methods provide additional functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.
Properties:
1. DropDownStyle: Gets or sets the style of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
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3. SelectedIndex: Gets or sets the index of the currently selected item in the ComboBox.
int selectedIndex = comboBox1.SelectedIndex; // Get the index of the currently selected item
Events:
comboBox1.SelectedIndexChanged += ComboBox1_SelectedIndexChanged;
comboBox1.DropDown += ComboBox1_DropDown;
Methods:
1. BeginUpdate: Prevents the ComboBox from updating until the EndUpdate method is called.
3. FindString: Searches for the first item in the ComboBox that starts with the specified string.
int index = comboBox1.FindString("Item"); // Find the index of the first item that starts with
"Item"
These additional properties, events, and methods provide further functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. DropDownWidth: Gets or sets the width, in pixels, of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
comboBox1.DropDownWidth = 200; // Set the width of the drop-down portion to 200 pixels
2. SelectedValue: Gets or sets the value of the selected item in the ComboBox.
3. Sorted: Gets or sets a value indicating whether the items in the ComboBox are sorted.
Events:
comboBox1.Validating += ComboBox1_Validating;
2. Validated: Occurs when the ComboBox has successfully validated its contents.
comboBox1.Validated += ComboBox1_Validated;
Methods:
int itemHeight = comboBox1.GetItemHeight(0); // Get the height of the first item in the
ComboBox
These additional properties, events, and methods provide further functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.
Here are some additional details about the ComboBox control in Windows Forms:
Properties:
1. DropDownHeight: Gets or sets the height, in pixels, of the drop-down portion of the ComboBox.
comboBox1.DropDownHeight = 150; // Set the height of the drop-down portion to 150 pixels
3. SelectedValuePath: Gets or sets the path of the property to use as the value for the selected
item.
comboBox1.SelectedValuePath = "ID"; // Set the selected value path to the "ID" property of the
items
Events:
1. TextUpdate: Occurs when the text in the editable portion of the ComboBox has been updated.
comboBox1.TextUpdate += ComboBox1_TextUpdate;
comboBox1.DropDownClosed += ComboBox1_DropDownClosed;
Methods:
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3. ResetText: Resets the text displayed in the editable portion of the ComboBox to its default
value.
These additional properties, events, and methods provide further functionality and control over
the ComboBox control in Windows Forms. You can explore their usage and adapt them to meet your
specific application requirements.