Implementing WinUI Segmented Control

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user needs to:

• Create a segmented control or segment picker UI
• Implement mutually exclusive option selection
• Build tab-like navigation without full TabControl
• Create filter bars or view mode switchers
• Display 2+ linear options where only one can be selected
• Add animated selection transitions (slide effect)
• Create custom segment styles (ellipse, circle, top indicator)
• Implement keyboard navigation for segment selection
• Disable specific segments conditionally
• Support both light and dark themes

Always apply this skill when the user mentions: segmented control, segment picker, option selector, filter bar, view switcher, tab selector, mutually exclusive buttons, or segment-based navigation in WinUI applications.

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