DevExpress WPF Ribbon

DevExpress.Wpf.Ribbon includes the DevExpress WPF Ribbon control. The RibbonControl implements a Microsoft Office-inspired command UI: commands are grouped into pages, page groups, and contextual page categories. The control adapts to the active DevExpress application theme.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Ribbon

Key Features

• Command Organization: Group commands into pages and page groups. Display contextual pages.
• Ribbon Styles: Apply Office-inspired ribbon styles through the RibbonStyle property.
• Application Menu or Backstage View: Assign an ApplicationMenu for a classic menu, or a BackstageViewControl for a full-window backstage.
• Galleries: Display a command gallery (RibbonGalleryBarItem) inside a ribbon group.
• Runtime Customization: Allow users to add commands to a Quick Access Toolbar and customize the ribbon at runtime.
• Ribbon Merging: Merge ribbons in MDI apps or when a UserControl contains an embedded ribbon control.
• MVVM Support: Bind bar items to commands and generate ribbon content from a view model.

Examples

Add a Ribbon to a Window

<Window
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
    xmlns:dxb="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/bars"
    xmlns:dxr="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/ribbon">

    <DockPanel>
        <dxr:RibbonControl DockPanel.Dock="Top">
            <dxr:RibbonDefaultPageCategory>
                <!-- Pages and groups organize commands. -->
                <dxr:RibbonPage Caption="Home">
                    <dxr:RibbonPageGroup Caption="Clipboard">
                        <dxb:BarButtonItem Content="Paste" />
                        <dxb:BarButtonItem Content="Cut" />
                        <dxb:BarButtonItem Content="Copy" />
                    </dxr:RibbonPageGroup>
                </dxr:RibbonPage>
            </dxr:RibbonDefaultPageCategory>
        </dxr:RibbonControl>
    </DockPanel>
</Window>

In this configuration, the ribbon behaves as follows:

• Displays a single Home page with a Clipboard group
• Places three bar buttons in that group
• Resizes group content automatically when the window shrinks horizontally

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether you own a license or want to start a 30-day evaluation period, download and register your DevExpress license key. To obtain your key, log in to the DevExpress Download Manager. Use your existing DevExpress.com account or create a new account for free. For key registration instructions, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

If you purchase a license after evaluating a product, re-register your updated DevExpress license key to remove evaluation version warnings/messages.

This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

• DevExpress WPF Subscription
• DevExpress DXperience Subscription
• DevExpress Universal Subscription

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

Related Components/Packages

DevExpress.Wpf.Core - DevExpress WPF core libraries, including toolbars and menus.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Core

DevExpress.Wpf.Docking - DevExpress WPF dock windows and document management UI.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Docking

DevExpress.Wpf - The complete DevExpress WPF Control suite.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf

Demos

NOTE: Demo links below only work if you already have DevExpress WPF Demos installed on your machine. To install demos, download and run the DevExpress Unified Installer (evaluation or licensed version). Remember to select "Demo Applications" on the product selection screen.

• DevExpress WPF Ribbon - Ribbon UI
• DevExpress WPF Ribbon - Ribbon Window
• DevExpress WPF Ribbon - MVVM Ribbon
• DevExpress WPF Ribbon - Ribbon Merging

Documentation

• Ribbon
• Ribbon Control
• Ribbon Page
• Ribbon Page Group
• Populating a Ribbon
• Ribbon Menu
• Runtime Customization

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

To access SBOM files for DevExpress packages, please refer to the following article: Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for DevExpress .NET assemblies/NuGet packages, JavaScript, VCL and other redistributable artifacts.

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Useful Online Resources

• www.devexpress.com
• DevExpress Support Center
• DevExpress Blogs