Basic word processor (alternative to TextBox/RichTextBox)

[jamesdorringtonuk]

Hi, I'm writing a small wordprocessor application and need some kind
of text-input control which I can add basic formatting to. Bold,
italic, colouring words, and the ability to underline (preferably in a
given colour) particular words would be useful also. Would be great if
I could get text-changed type event (key down, etc.)

I've tries using a multiline TextBox, but I think it's too simplistic
for my needs, and I'm struggling to use the RTFTextBox (which I don't
think will have the range I need, anyway.

Can anyone suggest a control I could use for this task?

 

[Jeff Gaines]

On 27/04/2009 in message
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Can anyone suggest a control I could use for this task?

The Rich Text Box will do what you need, it's a pain for pictures and
tables but is ideal for formatted text.

 

[eBob.com]

I once underestimated RichTextBox too, but lately I've been giving it a
second look and I am quite impressed with its capabilities. Bold, italic,
color, and underlining are all available. (However, if you wanted the
letters of a word to be in one color, and the underlining to be in another
color, I don't think that's possible. But I sincerely hope that that is not
what you want to do!)

Good Luck, Bob