# WinForms CollapsiblePanel Overview

**RadCollapsiblePanel** is an expandable panel which can host controls in its content area. The content area can be collapsed, which allows you to save space in your WinForms application. **RadCollapsiblePanel** also gives you control over its **ExpandDirection** for even greater flexibility.

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> caption Figure 1: RadCollapsiblePanel

![WinForms RadCollapsiblePanel Overview](https://www.telerik.com/products/winforms/documentation/assets/7aa2559fc96307d4c085d9723273c299/panels-and-labels-collapsible-panel001.gif)

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## See Also

* [Structure](https://www.telerik.com/products/winforms/documentation/controls/panels-and-labels/collapsiblepanel/structure)
* [Design Time](https://www.telerik.com/products/winforms/documentation/controls/panels-and-labels/collapsiblepanel/design-time)
* [Getting Started](https://www.telerik.com/products/winforms/documentation/controls/panels-and-labels/collapsiblepanel/getting-started)