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GuidEditBox

The GuidEditBox control allows for the input of a Guid (unique ID) value.

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Common Capabilities

Each of the features listed in the table below describe functionality that is common to most edit boxes. Please see the Edit Box Basics topic for details on each of these options and how to set them.

Feature Description
Has a spinner No.
Has a popup No.
Null value allowed Yes, and can be prevented.
Read-only mode supported Yes.
Non-editable mode supported Yes.
Has multiple parts No.
Placeholder text supported Yes, and overlays the control.
Header content supported Yes, and appears above the control.
Default spin behavior No wrap.

Generating a New GUID

The Plus (+) button in the edit box can be used to generate a new GUID value.

Formats

Standard GUID formats are supported via the Format property and affect the textual value display. These formats are allowed:

  • "N" - 32 digits (uppercase)
  • "n" - 32 digits (lowercase)
  • "D" - 32 digits separated by hyphens (uppercase)
  • "d" - 32 digits separated by hyphens (lowercase)
  • "B" - 32 digits separated by hyphens, enclosed in braces (uppercase)
  • "b" - 32 digits separated by hyphens, enclosed in braces (lowercase)
  • "P" - 32 digits separated by hyphens, enclosed in parentheses (uppercase)
  • "p" - 32 digits separated by hyphens, enclosed in parentheses (lowercase)

Sample XAML

This control can be placed within any other XAML container control, such as a Page or Panel with this sort of XAML:

<editors:GuidEditBox Value="{Binding Path=YourVMProperty, Mode=TwoWay}" />