[wxPython-users] BoxSizer or GridSizer for laying out a form?

[Robin Dunn]

John Salerno wrote:
> If I want a data entry form with labels on the left and text boxes on 
> the right, such as:
> 
> First Name: ___________
> Last Name:  ___________
> 
> etc.
> 
> is it better to use a grid or a box sizer? I just tried a grid sizer but 
> it has the effect of spreading everything out across the whole frame. 
> (I'm using wx.Notebook, so really the sizer is on panel which is on a 
> notebook which is on a panel which is on the main frame, if that matters.)

The wx.FlexGridSizer is well suited for this type of layout.


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