How to avoid Winform auto resize resulting in controls cropped?

Question

I created a Form with fixed size, containing a fixed sized TableLayoutPanel. Controls are anchored to the TableLayoutPanel using the Anchor property. However controls are cropped after moving from Desktop to laptop.

I have tried setting MinimumSize, AutoSize and AutoSacling in Form and TableLayoutPanel, but controls are still cropped.

Suggestions?

It's a DPI Awareness simplex infection :) See this: [How to configure an app to run correctly on a machine with a high DPI setting (e.g. 150%)?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13228185/how-to-configure-an-app-to-run-correctly-on-a-machine-with-a-high-dpi-setting-e?answertab=active#tab-top). Some notes I've written here: [DPI Awareness - Unaware in one Release, System Aware in the Other](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50239138/dpi-awareness-unaware-in-one-release-system-aware-in-the-other?answertab=active#tab-top). Use the docking feature when possible. — Jimi, Oct 07 '18 at 01:51

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 07 '18 at 02:12

You should try using Dock property of TableLayoutPanel.

Change its value to fill (Dock = Fill), this way your TableLayoutPanel will be drawn within the form border.

Another suggestion is, you should divide your main tablelayouttable like a grid and put one control inside its individual cell. Set their Dock property to Fill and you will see the result.

Hope it helps. Good Luck.

How to avoid Winform auto resize resulting in controls cropped?

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