Investigating Unsupported System.Windows.Forms Functionality in the .NET Compact Framework

In addition to missing controls, the .NET Compact Framework also lacks functionality provided by the remaining controls that are supported. The following list gives the functionality that is missing in the .NET Compact Framework controls.

  • AcceptButton

  • CancelButton

  • AutoScroll

  • Anchor

  • Multiple Document Interface (MDI)

  • KeyPreview

  • TabIndex

  • TabStop

  • Drag and drop

  • All printing capabilities

  • Hosting ActiveX controls

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