What class or method do I use to retrieve system metrics like the width of a scrollbar

Platform: WinForms| Category: from MFC

In the .NET framework, you use the SystemInformation class from the System.Windows.Forms namespace. This class has comparable information to what GetSystemMetrics() returned in VC6. There is also a Screen class that contains additions display device properties.

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