WrapPanel

WrapPanel is a layout control commonly found in UI frameworks such as WPF and UWP. Its primary function is to arrange child elements in a horizontal or vertical orientation. When the available space in the designated direction is exhausted, the panel automatically wraps the subsequent elements to the next line or column. This behavior allows for responsive and adaptable layouts that can accommodate varying numbers of child elements without explicit manual positioning.

The orientation of the WrapPanel can be set to either Horizontal or Vertical. In Horizontal orientation, elements are arranged from left to right, and when a row is full, new elements start on the next row below. Conversely, in Vertical orientation, elements are arranged from top to bottom, and when a column is full, new elements begin in the next column to the right.

Key properties of WrapPanel include Orientation, ItemWidth, and ItemHeight. The Orientation property determines the direction of the initial layout and wrapping. ItemWidth and ItemHeight allow for specifying a consistent width and height for all child elements within the panel. If these properties are not set, the child elements retain their intrinsic sizes. The WrapPanel automatically calculates the available space and positions its children accordingly, making it useful for scenarios like displaying collections of items, buttons, or images where the exact number of elements may vary or needs to adapt to different screen sizes. Its simplicity and automatic wrapping behavior make it a convenient choice for many common UI layout needs.