windowsforms-2449-controls-and-libraries-vertical-grid.md
The WinForms Vertical Grid (VGridControl) is a data-aware control with an inverted grid layout. The Vertical Grid displays data source fields as rows, and data source records as columns.
The Vertical Grid supports the following data sources and binding modes:
Read the following topics for information on data binding modes, supported technologies, and data sources:
With DirectX hardware acceleration, the Vertical Grid introduces a major increase in overall performance and HighDPI rendering quality (4K/8K).
The Vertical Grid includes multiple layout options to display data from a data source, which include:
The Vertical Grid renders data source records as columns, and data source fields as rows. Data values are displayed in individual cells.
The Vertical Grid control allows users to compare individual records side-by-side and temporarily hide other records.
The Vertical Grid includes dozens of UI/UX customization options available to you and your users. Its advanced customization features include:
The Vertical Grid allows you to incorporate over 35 individual data editors within grid cells.
The advanced data editing features include:
Read the following topic to learn more: In-place Editors.
The Vertical Grid includes a comprehensive set of sort and filter options.
Column editors automatically format cell values according to the editor’s type and settings. The built-in text formatting options include:
Read the following topic for detailed information on how to format cells: Format Cell Values.
The Vertical Grid supports multiple appearance options and techniques.
You can print and export Vertical Grid content to multiple file formats (PDF, XLS, XLSX, MHT, HTML, RTF, DOCX, TXT).
How to Print, Preview, and Export a Vertical Grid
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