Trying to find a way reduce real estate on my form

[BlueOysterCult]

Hello all,

I am making a word guess game. The game gives the user 10 guesses and hints to the next guess. It is becoming a large form and I would like to find a way to "split" the guesses/hints in half.. any ideas? Something like a tab... (I don't know how to make that work though)

 

Rob

[mutant]

What are the problems you are having with the tab control?

ALso, if you could attach the form file or some kind of screenshot it would be better to help you decide on what to do with the form :).

[Nerseus]

There are lots of possibilities here, Blue Oyster.

 

For now, you might try a listbox with a textbox (just a guess). I'm assuming you need a text field for them to enter their guess. After they press the "Guess" button, add the text of the textbox to the listbox (it will go at the bottom). It will scroll, but you'll have to make the listbox scroll to the bottom so that the later entries are visible.

 

That's just one option, you could also use a grid, a panel control with AutoScroll set to true, or more. If you try any of these suggestions and need help, let us know.

 

-Ner