How to: Create a Basic Windows Forms ToolStrip with Standard Items Using the Designer

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The following procedure demonstrates how to create a ToolStrip and add seven ToolStripButton controls that represent typical tasks.

Note

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To add standard items in the designer

  1. Create a ToolStrip control.

  2. In the upper right corner of the ToolStrip, click the smart task arrow to display the ToolStrip Tasks pane.

  3. In the ToolStrip Tasks pane, choose Insert Standard Items.

See Also

Reference

ToolStrip Control Overview (Windows Forms)
ToolStrip

Concepts

ToolStrip Control Architecture
ToolStrip Technology Summary

Other Resources

ToolStrip Control (Windows Forms)