How can I make a custom table like excel

[ovi_gm]

Hello,

I want to make something like an excel table that I will populate at runtime.
I want to be able to select each row (not cell). I will have a form where I will write my data that has to update in the containing row.

So I don't need to type inside the list or inside the cells. I just want to select the row and then I will have a new form where I will edit my data.

I tried using tableLayoutPanel but there is no option to select a single row. Then I was thinking to create labels with Autosize:False and with Border: Single.

Then if I stick all the label to one another I will have like a table layout. But then wouldn't it get too busy with so many labels?

Has anyone done something like this? What is the optimum solution?

I also thought of DataGridView but I don't really like how it looks

Thx.

[dunfiddlin]

I also thought of DataGridView but I don't really like how it looks

So change how it looks. It is the obvious choice for this. Or add DataGrid to your toolbox (.Net Components DataGrid (System.Windows.Forms)) It's a little less easy to work with but it has some themed looks that you may find to your liking.

[Shaggy Hiker]

The DGV is what you are looking for, and it has many options for display. However, there are also 3rd party alternatives to the DGV, though the only ones I know of will cost money.

There are other alternatives, such as a collection of borderless textboxes and a whole lot of custom code, but the performance is probably going to be less than you might hope for.

[ovi_gm]

I have never worked with DGV before but as far as I can see it has many options. I didn't know it is so configurable. Regarding design I managed to obtain what I wanted with this control.

Thanks.