Where Are We?

WPF provides a wide range of options for layout. Many panel types are available, each offering its own layout style. These can then be composed into a single application in any number of ways, supporting many different user interface styles. The top- level layout will usually be set with either a DockPanel or a Grid. The other panels are typically used to manage the details. You can use the common layout properties on child elements to control how they are arranged; these properties work consistently across all panel types. The TextBlock and TextFlow provide great support for embedding text into your application. And if none of the built-in layout features meet your requirements, you can write your own custom panel.