Add button to copy text in MessageBox

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I have a program that contains a list of names, and a button that displays a random name in a MessageBox. Is there any way I can add a button "Copy" next to the OK to the MessageBox, that when clicked copies the name and then closes?

If the above isn't possible, is there a way to enable copying the text in a MessageBox?

Thank you.

edit: My users won't understand Ctrl+C, Highlight and Right Click > Copy is what I'm looking for (if a Copy button isn't possible)

I have a vague memory that Windows message boxes support CTRL-C natively. Can't confirm it right now though... — Fredrik Mörk, Apr 12 '13 at 20:28
Even once you figure out the code part, your next question is going to be how to add a custom button to the MessageBox. That's possible, but not at all easy. You might be better off creating your own message box. — Cody Gray - on strike, Apr 12 '13 at 21:41

score 4 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:03

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If a user presses Ctrl-C while the MessageBox has focus, the message, the MessageBox caption and the MessageBoxButtons labels are copied to the clipboard.

I googled your title and found this..

Or if you really need a button that says copy you can create your own MessageBox with a new windows form and then do what you want with the buttons. Open it like this to keep the MessageBox feel :

var myMessageBox = new CustomMessageBox();
myMessageBox.ShowDialog();

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answered Apr 12 '13 at 20:27

phadaphunk

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I want it to be easier for my users to copy text. I'll take a look at that, but I'm mainly interested if I can add a button to copy the text – Abraham Apr 12 '13 at 20:29

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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It sounds like maybe you are looking for the Clipboard class.

Clipboard.SetText(variableWithValue);

There is also another answer here about manipulating the contents of a Message Box.

It also might be easier to simply make a modal dialog that emulates a MessageBox without actually using the MessageBox class.

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answered Apr 12 '13 at 20:30

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Looking into this now.. If I can get something working I'll choose you as best answer. – Abraham Apr 12 '13 at 20:34

Add button to copy text in MessageBox

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