Control Types

Actipro Ribbon has a large number of built-in controls that are ready for use. Some controls are for interactive use by the end user while others are used more for layout purposes.

Built-In Interactive Controls

Interactive controls include:

Buttons Checkable buttons Buttons with popups Split buttons (also with popups) Checkable split buttons (also with popups) Separators

Checkboxes Radio buttons Comboboxes Font family comboboxes Font size comboboxes

Textboxes Labeled separators In-ribbon galleries Popup galleries Color picker galleries

Use Ribbon Controls Outside of the Ribbon

The best part about Actipro Ribbon's control design is that all the controls may be used outside of the ribbon as well.

Custom Controls

Any custom control can be used within the ribbon and when used in controls like StackPanel or Menu, images and labels can even be added via attached properties. This is very useful when including third-party controls in the ribbon or in a menu.

Built-In Layout Controls

Layout controls govern where other controls are placed within a ribbon as the ribbon decreases in width.

Stack panels can also be used to provide some interesting layouts for their child controls.

Through the use of these panels you can achive nearly any layout that you find in Office. You also can use your own panels to lay out controls if you wish.