How do I refer to a windows form control by name (C# / VB)

Question

Suppose I have a label control on a windows form called \"UserName\". How can I refer to that label programmatically using the label name?

For example I can do:

Answer 1

Unless I'm misunderstanding the question context, I think you're making it too difficult. in code, you just use thelabel name as your reference as in:

UserName.Text = "Something"

Is there something you're trying to accomplish that makes that not right?