XAML - TextBox Linebreak

Question

Is there anyway in XAML only to have a linebreak in a TextBox?

I know I can set myTextBox.Text = "something\r\nsomething2" in Code, but I can't do this:

<TextBox x:Name="myTextBox">
    <TextBox.Text>
        Something
        <Linebreak/>
        Something2
    </TextBox.Text>
</TextBox>

or this

<TextBox x:Name="myTextBox" Text="something\r\nsomething2" />

As per @Dillie-O's reply, this is a duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/183406/xaml-newline-in-string-attribute — Matt Hamilton, Oct 21 '08 at 21:52
Regardless of the OP's intent, this isn't an exact duplicate at all...He's asking about a TextBOX, not a TextBLOCK - which don't function the same when it comes to using . I think this question should be reopened for potential answer/clarification or referred to a question that is actually a duplicate. — Michael, Dec 08 '12 at 17:01

score 29 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 14 '23 at 00:27

29

Try using 
 to replicate a \r\n like this:

<TextBox x:Name="myTextBox" Text="something&#x0a;something2" />

Found here

edited Mar 14 '23 at 00:27

rboy

answered Oct 21 '08 at 21:49

Dillie-O

6

Interesting. The #x0a; syntax works inside the literal "Text=" attribute, but not if you embed it inside of the element. – Matt Hamilton Oct 21 '08 at 21:51
@Matt: Yes I've observed this behavior as well. I'm not entirely sure why though. – sourcenouveau Apr 09 '10 at 18:15
10

You can use to place the text within the element. – RQDQ Jul 29 '16 at 14:06
@RQDQ: Post your comment as a separate answer. I haven't seen this problem addressed anywhere else. – dotNET Jun 25 '23 at 14:58

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