A few controls with their suggested prefix are shown below:
| Icon | Prefix | Name | Example | Purpose |
 | Btn | Button | BtnSave | User clicks to start an action. |
 | Cbo | Combo box | CboStates | Offers a list of choices in a drop down box. |
 | Chk | Checkbox | ChkMarried | Used for yes-no questions. |
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Grp | GroupBox | GrpSize | Serves as a container for RadioButtons. |
 | Lbl | Label | LblGreeting | Displays information. |
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Lnk | LinkLabel | LnkHelloWorld | User clicks to go to a web page. |
 | Lst | List box | LstShipping | Same as a combo box but all of the choices are visible in a list. |
 | Pic | Picture | PicComputer | Displays a picture. |
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Rad | Radio button | RadMorning | Offers a group of choices - only one in group can be selected. |
 | Txt | Text Box | TxtLastName | Allows the user to type in answers. |
 | Vsb | Vertical scroll bar | VsbRate | Allows the user to select a numerical value without typing it. |
INDEX, Controls, Adding Pictures, The PictureBox Control, Tool tips and Naming controls, List of Controls, Hot Spots
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