Visual C++ and MFC Programming 2nd Edition

Chapter 16: Text-Based Controls Visual C++ and MFC Fundamentals

Practical Learning: Using Static Labels

1. From the Dialog folder of the Resource View, double-click the
   IDD_CLARKSVILLEICESCREAM1_FORM form to display it


2. On the Controls toolbox, click Static Text and click on the form.


3. On the Properties window, click Caption and type &Date Hired:


4. Using the Static Text control, complete the form as follows:


5. Test the application and return to MSVC

16.2 Edit Controls................................................................................................

16.2.1 Introduction

An edit box is a Windows control used to display text or get it from the user. To provide

its functionality, the control displays a box, whose background is white by default,

surrounded by a black line. If the box is empty, the user may be expected to enter some

letters, numbers, or other characters into it. If the box contains some text, the user should

be able to edit it. Another edit box may be used to present text to the user without his or

her being able to change it. The text that displays in an edit box is referred to as its value.

Like most other controls, the role of an edit box is not obvious at first glance. That is why

it should (always) be accompanied by a label that defines its purpose. From the user’s

standpoint, an edit box is named after the label closest to it. Such a label is usually

positioned to the left or the top side of the edit box. From the programmer’s point of

view, an edit box is a place holder used for various things. For example, you can show or

hide it as you see fit.

To create an edit box, click the Edit Box button from the Controls toolbox and click the

desired area on a form or a dialog box.