syncfusion-winforms-banner-text-provider
Implementing Syncfusion WinForms BannerTextProvider
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User needs watermark/placeholder text - Displaying hint text in empty editor controls
- Implementing BannerTextProvider - Adding banner text to TextBoxExt, ComboBoxAdv, CurrencyTextBox, or other editor controls
- Customizing banner appearance - Setting text color, font, visibility modes
- Configuring text display modes - Choosing between FocusMode (disappear on focus) or EditMode (disappear on input)
- Supporting multiple editor controls - Applying banner text across various Syncfusion or Microsoft controls
- User mentions: watermark, placeholder text, hint text, banner text, BannerTextProvider, BannerTextInfo
Component Overview
The BannerTextProvider is an extender control that displays watermark text in editor controls. It provides visual hints when controls are empty and automatically hides the text when users interact with the control.
Key Features:
- Text Modes: FocusMode and EditMode for controlling when banner text disappears
- Customization: Text color, font, and visibility control
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