C# ToolStrip is transparent but border is still visible?

Question

I have a ToolStrip in a C# application that I set the background color to Transparent. This reveals the underlying form\'s color but unfortunately the ToolStrip border is s

Answer 1

Since you are trying to make the toolstrip hidden but keep the buttons, I have to put this out there.

Do you even need the toolstrip?

It might be better if you just used buttons in the application without the seemingly unneeded toolstrip.