Getting Started With Winforms Fontcombobox

Sample date Updated on Apr 17, 2026
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This repository contains a getting started sample for the Syncfusion WinForms FontComboBox control. The sample demonstrates how to add the FontComboBox to a WinForms application and use it to display and select fonts.


Overview

The Syncfusion WinForms FontComboBox is a specialized dropdown control that lists available system fonts and allows users to select a font easily. Each item can display a live preview of the font, making it ideal for text-editing and formatting scenarios.

This sample focuses on the basic setup and usage of the FontComboBox control.


What This Sample Demonstrates

  • Adding the FontComboBox control to a WinForms application
  • Displaying system fonts in a dropdown list
  • Selecting a font from the FontComboBox
  • Applying the selected font to UI elements
  • Understanding the default behavior of the control

Key Features of FontComboBox

  • Displays installed system fonts
  • Optional font preview support
  • Easy integration with WinForms controls
  • Supports common font selection scenarios
  • Provides a user-friendly font picker UI

Basic Usage Scenario

In a typical application, FontComboBox is used to:

  • Allow users to select a font family
  • Apply the selected font to text editors, labels, or rich text controls
  • Build word-processor-like or formatting-rich interfaces

Documentation

Getting started with FontComboBox: https://help.syncfusion.com/windowsforms/fontcombobox/getting-started

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