Chapter 2. 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 panel to perform quick tasks