Gets a value indicating whether the window will be activated when it is shown.
Syntax
protected virtual bool ShowWithoutActivation { get; }
Value
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Remarks
Use this property if you want to show a top-level window, but don't want to interrupt a user's work by taking the input focus away from the current window. This can be an informational pop-up window or a floating window, such as a Tools palette in the Paint application.
Because this property is read-only, you can only change its value by overriding Form.ShowWithoutActivation in your own form, and programming it to return true.
If your non-activated window needs to use UI controls, you should consider using the System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip controls, such as System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripDropDown. These controls are windowless, and will not cause a window to activate when they are selected.
Requirements
Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (in System.Windows.Forms.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0