Tips for Using the DataGrid Control

The DataGrid control was introduced in WPF 4. It’s a very popular control. Before it appeared in the .NET Framework, you had to create data grids manually by styling a ListView control or by using third-party controls. Following are some useful tips to help you make the most of the DataGrid control.

Writing Multiple-Line Text in DataGrid Cells

When you work with the DataGrid control, you typically will use DataGridTextColumn objects to display text. This object has a limitation: No property is available for displaying text on multiple lines automatically, according to the column size. The solution isn’t very complex. In fact, you can use a DataGridTemplateColumn object and implement a custom template. You use ...

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