Layout Specifications: Win32
The following table lists the typical height and width of common dialog-box controls.
Surfaces and Controls | Height (DLUs) | Width (DLUs) |
---|---|---|
Dialog box |
332 max. (for 800 X 600 screen resolution) |
332 max. (for 800 X 600 screen resolution) |
Property sheet |
252 227 212 |
218 215 188 |
Command button |
14 |
50 |
Check box |
10 |
As wide as possible (usually to the margins) to accommodate localization requirements. |
Drop-down list box |
12 |
Size to widest content plus 30percent (for localization) or the width of other list or text boxes on same surface, whichever is greater. |
Option button |
10 |
As wide as possible (usually to the margins) to accommodate localization requirements. |
Text box |
14 |
Size to match other text boxes and drop-down combo boxes. |
Text labels |
8 per line of text |
As wide as needed. |
Instructional text |
8 per line of text |
To the margins. |