RadStatusStrip supports two different types of layouts:

• Table layout for positioning items in a table-like fashion;
• Resizable layout with support for the form's sizing and moving grips.

Available in the Resizable layout, the Spring property allows for dynamic resizing of each element to fit in the status strip space. It also determines whether the form is resized and stretches the control(s) to fill the newly available space automatically.

RadStatusStrip is built on the innovative Telerik Presentation Framework and provides a status area that can be composed of any number of RadElement type: buttons, repeat buttons, image buttons, labels, panels, progress bars and separators. This extends the functionality of RadStatusStrip beyond the standard StatusStrip control and gives extra flexibility when designing your application.

You can specify the way the RadStatusStrip is oriented on the page, i.e. Horizontal (default) or Vertical. When Orientation is set, its value determines the flow of the root group as well.

All RadControls for WinForms come with full Theme support which you can use from the very start. You can use any of the provided themes, or build one from scratch to fit your exact visual demands. Themes can be applied across all controls built on the Telerik Presentation Framework.

All Telerik Windows Forms controls provide full VS2005 and VS2008 design time support:

• Apply and manage themes in design time
• Add new and/or edit items through the design pane
• Smart Tag support for easy interaction with any Telerik control or item displayed in Visual Studio's design pane
• Drag and drop of items within parent control or between controls
• Shape Designer
• Managing shortcuts and images
• Resize support