Special Edition Using Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET

Chapter 13. Using Dialog Boxes

In this chapter

Using Message Boxes to Keep the User Informed

Using Input Boxes to Get Information from the User

Using the Dialog Controls

Creating Your Own Dialog Boxes

From Here . . .

A dialog box is a window used to display and/or accept information. Its name comes from the fact that it is, in essence, a dialog (or conversation) with the user. A dialog box is usually shown modally, which means the user must close it (or “answer the dialog”) before continuing with any other part of the program. Visual Basic .NET makes it easier than ever to use dialog boxes in your applications.

In this chapter, you’ll look at two dialog boxes built in to Visual Basic .NET: the message box and the input box. Next, you’ll learn about ...