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Asked: 2026-05-15T02:06:07+00:00

I’d like to create a custom window using WPF that doesn’t look like the

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I’d like to create a custom window using WPF that doesn’t look like the regular window.
The window I want to create is similar to MacOs window, with title centered (with dropshadow effect), and controls button on left side of the window.

I did create a bordless window, but some questions I have:

1 – How can I set it functionality of maximize, minimize and close buttons in XAML (if it’s possible)?
2 – How can I define a window template so every new window I create have the same look and feel?
3 – Is it possible to create the Aqua maximize, minimize and close buttons using only elements from WPF (without using images)? How?
4 – How can I make the window move when dragged?

Thanks for all help.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Here’s an example with custom(-izable) drawing and handling of window operations (min, max, size, drag): WPF adventures (Part III) or Windows Style

    Window was set to remove any title or border; all window controls, including min/max/close buttons, were defined in the custom code.

    Edit:
    OpenNetCF Blogs seem to experience technical issues and the link doesn’t work right now.
    As alternative one can use a wayback machine.

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