--- title: "GroupBox Control" ms.date: "03/30/2017" helpviewer_keywords: - "controls [Windows Forms], grouping" - "GroupBox control [Windows Forms]" - "grouping controls [Windows Forms]" ms.assetid: ee7fb3ed-2fae-4df3-bdeb-15d42e5d7d75 --- # GroupBox Control (Windows Forms) Windows Forms controls are used to provide an identifiable grouping for other controls. Typically, you use group boxes to subdivide a form by function. For example, you may have an order form that specifies mailing options such as which overnight carrier to use. Grouping all options in a group box gives the user a logical visual cue. The control is similar to the control; however, only the control displays a caption, and only the control can have scroll bars. ## In This Section [GroupBox Control Overview](groupbox-control-overview-windows-forms.md) Explains what this control is and its key features and properties. [How to: Group Controls with the Windows Forms GroupBox Control](how-to-group-controls-with-the-windows-forms-groupbox-control.md) Describes how to use this control to group controls. ## Reference Describes this class and has links to all its members. Describes this class and has links to all its members. ## Related Sections [Controls to Use on Windows Forms](controls-to-use-on-windows-forms.md) Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.