Component vs. Control

Question

In the world of WinForms .Net controls

What is the difference between Component and Control?

• Can a Control contains any Component?
• Can a Compone

Answer 1

In response to your comment, the Component and Control can be seen in the Object browser as being from different object hierarchies. A Component cannot be added within a Control, as the Controls collection only accepts objects with base type of Control.

A Component cannot contain Controls.