diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a486de0..d9c2725 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,24 @@ -# winforms-listview-custom-drawing-example -This example explains about custom drawing for the winforms listview item. This example shows custom drawing of multiple text lines with the images for the listview items. +# WinForms ListView Custom Drawing Example +This repository demonstrates how to implement custom drawing for items in a Windows Forms ListView control. +## Overview +In many applications, the default rendering of ListView items may not be sufficient—especially when displaying rich content like: +* Multiple lines of text +* Icons or images +* Custom layouts for better readability +This example shows how to override the default drawing behavior to create visually appealing and information-rich ListView items. +## Features +* Custom drawing of multiple lines of text per ListView item +* Integration of images/icons alongside text +* Enhanced data organization and readability +* Full control over item appearance using the DrawItem event +## Use Cases +This approach is ideal for applications such as: +* Contact lists +* Product catalogs +* File explorers +Visual cues like images and structured text improve the user experience and make the UI more professional. +## How It Works +By handling the DrawItem event, developers can: +* Customize the layout and style of each ListView item +* Combine text and images dynamically +* Enables more customized and professional UI design in WinForms applications