c# is it possible to show a live webpage in a windows form application?

Question

I was wondering if its possible to show a webpage inside of a windows form application. I'm trying to create a livechat client,but it seems to hard for a c# beginner,since I have to code the server side also. So I was wondering if it's possible to show a php page containing the chat client into a window of my application?

Thanks in advance for any replay!

Answer 1

I would suggest to use Webview2 instead of the old web browser control, as it supports many modern html/css features.

To use it, in project package manager (assuming you're using MS Visual Studio) search for WebView2 and install the Microsoft's one; then a "WebView2" control will appear in form designer toolbox. Drag it onto the form to add it.

For more information, read the official documentation on Microsoft's site: "Get started with WebView2 - Microsoft Edge Development | Microsoft Docs" https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/get-started/get-started

Answer 2

you can try CefSharp.WinForms.

it is more easier than webbrowser control.

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After you add all it's reference dll

just use this simple line of code:

uri = "https://www.google.com/";
ChromiumWebBrowser browser = new ChromiumWebBrowser(uri);
panel.Controls.Add(browser);
browser.Dock = DockStyle.Fill;