How do I get a TextBox to only accept numeric input in WPF?

Question

I\'m looking to accept digits and the decimal point, but no sign.

I\'ve looked at samples using the NumericUpDown control for Windows Forms, and this sample of a Num

Answer 1

Here is a very simple and easy way to do this using MVVM.

Bind your textBox with an integer property in the view model, and this will work like a gem ... it will even show validation when a non-integer is entered in the textbox.

XAML code:

View model code:

private long _contactNo;
public long contactNo
{
    get { return _contactNo; }
    set
    {
        if (value == _contactNo)
            return;
        _contactNo = value;
        OnPropertyChanged();
    }
}