How to insert a paragraph?

I'm very new to VS.NET C#. I'm creating a simple app. to launch a flash tutorial. In the form, how do I insert a paragraphc explaining what this app. is going to be I tried the Lable control but it does not give me multi-line option. What do I need to use

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How to insert a paragraph?

VitCon

ahmedilyas wrote:
multiline property is only available for the Textbox control.

I've actually just tried to set a long piece of text on a Label control (with autosize = true) and it works, it does show the text in its full.

I'm also using VS.NET pro 2005

This is what I did for my test on a label:

this.theLabel.Text = "this is just a small label to start out with and now..." + Environment.NewLine + "this sentence should be on a new line";

does this not work for you

I set the AutoSize to false and the multiline works. The problem is I do not want to always edit my texts from the Properties Window. I wonder if there is a way to edit the texts right on the Lable itself.

rajesh_batchu
I got the lable control to work now. The AutoSize property need to be set to false.

Again, thanks!
Krutika
Many thanks for the help. The TextBox control works...but just curious about the Lable control. By default the AutoResize is set to True but still, I do not see the multiline available. I'm using VS.NET professional 2005.
pratap gaikwad
ahmedilyas wrote:
sorry how do you mean by the "property flyout" on the right

I mean the Properties Window. Is there a way to edit my texts without going to the Properties Window and Text
csLearner
Yes, that is what I need but the not way I like to approach it. I was looking for a way to edit the texts in design mode right on the Lable and not on the Property Window. If this option is not possible, I will have to use your method then.

Thanks!
eddy2705

multiline property is only available for the Textbox control.

I've actually just tried to set a long piece of text on a Label control (with autosize = true) and it works, it does show the text in its full.

I'm also using VS.NET pro 2005

This is what I did for my test on a label:

this.theLabel.Text = "this is just a small label to start out with and now..." + Environment.NewLine + "this sentence should be on a new line";

does this not work for you
Dirk Reske
Okay, one other question relating to Lable. How do I edit the text right on the form instead of on the Property fly-out on the right
NETLAND
I see. So MS decided to make developers edit their texts on the Properties Window then. Imagine you have a whole paragraph, it's tedious and hard to edit the texts on the Text property. I guess I will have to use the code behind to edit the texts then.

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Cyberjunkie
sorry how do you mean by the "property flyout" on the right
CSharpNewbie22
As ahmedilyas has suggested, for editing more text, you can use a TextBox with Multiline set to true. It will look like a label if you adjust the BorderStyle, BackgroundColor, and ReadOnly properties. The important part is that you use the Lines property of the TextBox, which opens up a full multiline editor.
Abara6

maybe you should set the autosize = true on the label if you have not already.

you may also maybe wish to use a multiline textbox, setting it to readonly

does this help
jayaraja
well yes there is, just reset the Text property as I have done programmatically - is this not what you are after Sorry if I am not understanding correctly :-)
AndyL
yes its not available unfortunately :-)
hoabinh
I remember in VB6 how you could edit the text directly in the designer window. It was sometimes convenient, but more often then not I ended up double-clicking on the control and generating an event, instead of "slow double clicking". Editing the text in the properties window is the way it's done in .NET.
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