How To Change Focus Visual Kind Using WPF Skinmanager?

The WPF Skin Manager allows you to apply various keyboard focus visual styles for both Syncfusion^® and Framework controls using the FocusVisualKind property.

The FocusVisualKind enum contains the following values:

• Default - The default keyboard focus visual style will be applied.
• HighVisibility - High visibility keyboard visual feedback is an effect that shows a border for focusable elements when the user moves the keyboard focus to that element.

N> The HighVisibility keyboard focus visual is enabled by default in the Fluent theme.

This sample demonstrates how to use the FocusVisualKind property in a WPF application using Syncfusion's SkinManager. It loads a DataGrid and a Chromeless Window with focus visual styles, showcasing the visual differences between modes.

Features

• Configurable keyboard focus visual modes: Default and HighVisibility
• Applies to both Syncfusion controls (e.g., SfDataGrid) and standard WPF controls
• Easy integration with theme applications
• Enhanced accessibility with HighVisibility mode

Configuration

Setting FocusVisualKind in C

To set the FocusVisualKind programmatically, use the SfSkinManager:

using Syncfusion.SfSkinManager;

SfSkinManager.SetTheme(this, new Theme() { ThemeName = "MaterialDark", FocusVisualKind = FocusVisualKind.HighVisibility });

Build and Run

1. Clone or download the project.
2. Open DataGrid_Themes.sln in Visual Studio.
3. Restore NuGet packages.
4. Build the solution.
5. Run the application to see the DataGrid and Chromeless Window with focus visual styles.
6. Use Tab key to navigate and observe keyboard focus visuals.

Ensure Syncfusion licenses are configured if required.

Demos and Examples

The sample includes a ButtonAdv demonstrating focus visual functionality. Experiment by switching between Default and HighVisibility modes in code.

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