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There are six container controls available to help you layout controls on your forms.

• Grid—An array of row and columns that facilitates alignment in both directions. This is the most common layout method.
• BulletinBoard—Essentially absolute positioning. Allows for minute adjustments but does not assist in alignment.
• HorizontalBox—Aligns items in a single horizontal row. Perfect for a menu bar or a toolbar full of icons.
• HorizontalWrap—Aligns items in one-or-more horizontal rows. When rendering space is limited, items are wrapped into additional rows.
• VerticalBox—Aligns items in a single vertical column. A contents list is a common use for a vertical box.
• VerticalWrap—Aligns items in one-or-more vertical columns. When rendering space is limited, items are wrapped into additional columns. 

For example, if you want to layout controls horizontally in your form, you can add a HorizontalBox control to your form, then add your controls inside the HorizontalBox control. Editing a Form and Understanding Forms have detailed information about working with container controls.

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Editing a Form
Understanding Forms
Adding a Form to a Class
Understanding Controls
Binding a Control to an Object

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