Create Compatible User Interfaces
4/19/2010
This section contains information about how to create user interfaces (UIs) for Windows Mobile applications, so that the UI looks good and functions well on Windows Mobile devices that use different display hardware and operating system versions.
In This Section
- General UI Strategies
Contains general guidance for creating a compatible UI.
- Fonts and Text Sizes
Describes methods for discovering the user-selected text size for a device.
- User Interface Colors
Describes methods for determining the color of UI elements for the current theme.
- Soft Key Compatibility
Provides tips for creating consistent soft key menus.
- Compatible Icons
Discusses the various icon sizes supported by Windows Mobile devices.
- Avoid Bitmaps in User Interfaces
Discusses problems associated with using bitmap images in user interfaces.
Reference
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- Wiki
The Windows Mobile Developer Wiki, Application Compatibility page.