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TabControl Control (Windows Forms)

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The Windows Forms TabControl displays multiple tabs, like dividers in a notebook or labels in a set of folders in a filing cabinet. The tabs can contain pictures and other controls. Use the TabControl to create property pages.

In This Section

TabControl Control Overview
Explains what this control is and its key features and properties.

How to: Add a Control to a Tab Page
Gives directions for displaying controls on tab pages.

How to: Add and Remove Tabs with the Windows Forms TabControl
Gives directions for adding and removing tabs in the designer or in code.

How to: Change the Appearance of the Windows Forms TabControl
Gives directions for adjusting properties that affect the appearance of individual tabs.

How to: Disable Tab Pages
Explains how to restrict access to a tab page, possibly based on user credentials.

Also see How to: Add and Remove Tabs with the Windows Forms TabControl Using the Designer, How to: Add a Control to a Tab Page Using the Designer

Reference

TabControl class
Describes this class and has links to all its members.

Dialog Boxes in Windows Forms
Provides a list of tasks for dialog boxes, which often display tabs.

Controls to Use on Windows Forms
Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.