ErrorProvider Component (Windows Forms)

The Windows Forms ErrorProvider component is used to show the user in a non-intrusive way that something is wrong. It is typically used in conjunction with validating user input on a form, or displaying errors within a dataset.

In This Section

• ErrorProvider Component Overview (Windows Forms)
  Explains what this component is and its key features and properties.

• How to: Display Error Icons for Form Validation with the Windows Forms ErrorProvider Component
  Gives directions for validating user input with an error provider component.

• How to: View Errors Within a DataSet with the Windows Forms ErrorProvider Component
  Gives directions for using an error provider component to display data errors.

Reference

• ErrorProvider
  Describes this class and has links to all its members.

Related Sections

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