WrapPanel. Interfaces have varying requirements. Often controls must be positioned in exactly one location. But sometimes controls should wrap, like text, and always be visible.
WPF control. The WPF WrapPanel offers the ability to wrap elements like text. This can solve some otherwise difficult UI problems.
Example. Please create a WPF project and drag a WrapPanel to the Window area. I removed the "Width" attribute and added the "HorizontalAligntment" attribute. I set it to "Stretch".
Next I dragged four Button elements to the WrapPanel. These become sub-controls. I adjusted the Content, Margin and added some Padding.
Finally I ran the program. When I resized the window, the WrapPanel "wraps" the Button elements as though they are text.
Tip This makes the Buttons visible on narrow windows. It makes the user interface more versatile.
StackPanel. For another control that can arrange sub-controls, consider a StackPanel. In WPF it is important to have a way to automatically arrange controls.
Summary. For a fast, and easy-to-maintain WPF interface, WrapPanel may be helpful. Controls are hidden less often on narrow windows or parts of windows.
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