A variety of methods are available to customize the appearance of Toolbox tabs and their items. For example, you can do the following:
The Toolbox displays the General and Clipboard Ring tabs by default. Additional tabs are then displayed as you work in the various designers and editors.
To use the Clipboard Ring tab
To add a custom tab to the Toolbox
You can then select the tab and add other items. Use custom tabs to store favorite controls, text scraps, and other frequently-used items.
Note The new tab appears at the bottom of the Toolbox window, with the Pointer tool automatically added.
To remove a custom tab from the Toolbox
A message box informs you that any items on the tab will be deleted.
To add or remove items on a Toolbox tab
Select the items you want to add, and deselect those you want to remove.
or
Click Browse to add items not available on the current list.
Note Some controls added to the Toolbox must be registered on your computer to be used in the IDE.
To rename Toolbox tabs
To rename items on Toolbox tabs
To show all tabs in the Toolbox, or conceal those not in use
Note Some items displayed might not be available for use. This option toggles on and off.
To display items on a Toolbox tab as compact icons or in labeled lists
Note This option toggles on and off.
To sort the items on a Toolbox tab alphabetically
Note This option toggles on and off.
To reposition items on a tab
Note When you deselect List View to display Toolbox items as compact icons, Move Up shifts the selected icon to the left, and Move Down shifts it to the right.