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Recommended maximum width and height for an application that runs on any windows 8.1 device

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My application will run on windows 8.1 surface or tablet or laptop. Each has its own size. What should I do regarding width /height of controls or panels in my pages ? Is there any minimum and maximum values to be used ? or should I have to check user's device size and work accordingly

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 8:05 AM

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Hello,
the easiest way of managing multiple resolutions is to use Viewbox.

Create your UI using your rootGrid and when you think that is ready go to Document Outline or click right click on rootGrid > Group into > Viewbox. I usually work with 1366x768 or 1920x1080.

I dont really prefer Viewbox but is the easiest workaround, otherwise you ll have to use grids with stackpanels and play with Auto, Locked etc.

Read Guidelines for supporting multiple screen sizes

And test your resolutions Run Windows Store apps in the simulator
- Edited by St4mos Wednesday, August 6, 2014 9:19 AM
- Proposed as answer by St4mos Thursday, August 7, 2014 6:15 AM
- Marked as answer by Herro wongMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:59 AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 8:41 AM