How to Scroll DataGridView Programmatically in C#

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Learn how to programmatically scroll a DataGridView in C# to navigate through large datasets or ensure visibility of specific rows or columns in your application.
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When dealing with large datasets or needing to ensure visibility of specific rows or columns in a DataGridView in your C application, programmatically scrolling becomes essential. Here's a guide on how to achieve this:

Scrolling to a Specific Row

To scroll to a specific row, you can use the FirstDisplayedScrollingRowIndex property of the DataGridView control.

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This code snippet will ensure that the row at index desiredRowIndex becomes the first visible row in the DataGridView.

Scrolling to a Specific Column

Similarly, to scroll to a specific column, you can use the FirstDisplayedScrollingColumnIndex property.

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This code snippet will ensure that the column at index desiredColumnIndex becomes the first visible column in the DataGridView.

Scrolling Horizontally

If you need to scroll horizontally, you can adjust the horizontal scrollbar position using the HorizontalScrollingOffset property.

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This code will scroll the DataGridView horizontally by the specified offset.

Scrolling Vertically

Similarly, you can adjust the vertical scrollbar position using the VerticalScrollingOffset property.

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This code will scroll the DataGridView vertically by the specified offset.

Ensure Cell Visibility

To ensure that a specific cell is visible within the DataGridView, you can use the ScrollIntoView method.

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This code will make sure that the cell at the specified row and column indices is visible within the DataGridView.

By utilizing these techniques, you can efficiently navigate through large datasets or ensure visibility of specific rows or columns within your DataGridView in C.